Travelling from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Shanghai's main airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) jetting off from either of these bases.
Shanghai and Nanjing (where Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Shanghai to NKG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG is roughly 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) has direct flights from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
SHA is approximately 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 21 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Shanghai to NKG, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near NKG:
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Nanjing. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 39 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is $200. The cheapest price for a return flight is $413. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Shanghai to NKG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting flight tickets from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. June is the most popular month for a trip to Nanjing. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Nanjing. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Shanghai to NKG during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 11ºC.
More about Nanjing
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nanjing:
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Nanjing City Wall are a couple of big attractions to put on your Nanjing must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Complete your Nanjing trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Shanghai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Nanjing. Explore the deals and easily compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.
