Travelling from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Nanjing and Guangzhou share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from NKG to CAN start at 00:50 — the earliest with 9 Air Co. The last service of the day is at 22:35 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can choose from 244 weekly Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flights.
Your NKG to CAN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, so getting to Guangzhou (and then touring more of China!) is easy. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with 9 Air Co on this route.
China Southern Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for NKG to CAN flights, with 95.45% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between NKG and CAN:
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
Changsha Huanghua Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Rs16,215 is the lowest price for a one-way Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs70,916. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from NKG to CAN, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from NKG to CAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The address for NKG is Yingbin Rd.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from NKG make it to their destination as scheduled 85.92% of the time.
Central Nanjing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Need a convenient hotel near NKG? If you're catching an early flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Consider booking a hotel near CAN if you have a late Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
April is the most popular month for flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Guangzhou in April.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NKG to CAN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Guangzhou, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to check off its top sights. From Window of the World to Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
