Flying from Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Beijing's main airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX). Explore the options for booking a flight from Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) setting off from either of these.
Hop on a direct Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Air China at 8:30pm. Go for the first PEK to NKG departure with Air China at 7:55am if you'd rather get a move on.
Your flight from Beijing to NKG won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) operate out of this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport with Air China. This well-known airline offers services from PEK.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between PEK and NKG is Air China.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Air China. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.38% of the time.
PEK is about 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
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Of the flights that depart from Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% arrive on time at their destination.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Catching a flight out of Daxing International Airport (PKX)? Direct Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) flight tickets are available from here.
You can board a direct flight from Beijing to NKG with China Eastern Airlines. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of PKX.
China Eastern Airlines takes the lead in bookings on the PKX to NKG route.
For reliable, punctual service, book with China Eastern Airlines. It has an on-time performance of 97.92% for flights between Daxing International Airport and Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
The drive from central Beijing to PKX generally takes 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on traffic. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 56 kilometres.
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Most flights that leave Daxing International Airport get to their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 88.83%.
About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
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You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
At the moment, ر.ق. 264 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 892. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to NKG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). June is when most people travel to Nanjing. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
The warmest month in Nanjing is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Beijing to NKG flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Nanjing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Nanjing right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Nanjing when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Nanjing City Wall followed by Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Explore more of China
You've done Nanjing, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey around 257 kilometres east to Shanghai to tick off its leading sights. From 外滩-观景平台 to 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, consider Suzhou, about 177 kilometres east of Nanjing. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are key reasons to visit.
