Cheap flights from Nanjing
The city's primary aviation hub is Nanjing Lukou International Airport, located 36 kilometers from the center. An extensive route network connects Nanjing with many regions, with the most popular destinations being Chengdu with 309 flights per week, Shenzhen (298 flights), and Guangzhou (290 flights). It is also easy to reach Chongqing, Xi'an, and Kunming from here, which are among the busiest routes.
Flights from the city are provided by 24 airlines, among which China Eastern, Shenzhen Airlines, and China Southern hold leading positions in terms of traffic volume. Before planning your trip, you can explore a current travel guide for Nanjing or check the weather for the coming days. Further down the page, you will find city cards with convenient interest filters to help you quickly navigate the available travel options.
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Flight insights from Nanjing
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Nanjing — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Nanjing are Chengdu, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Chengdu leads with around 309 flights a week.
Top countries
Most direct flights from Nanjing head to China, Hong Kong and Korea, Republic Of. China alone accounts for about 90% of all direct routes.
- Chinaavg $97
- Hong Kongavg $88
- Korea, Republic Ofavg $128
- Japanavg $185
- Malaysiaavg $129
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Nanjing range from Xian at $67 to Shenzhen at $95 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Nanjing right now are Kunming from $58, Shanghai from $59 and Changsha from $62.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Nanjing is to Singapore at about 5h 18m, followed by Kuala Lumpur (5h 12m) and Yining (4h 59m).
- Singapore5h 18m
- Kuala Lumpur5h 12m
- Yining4h 59m
- Urumqi4h 22m
- Bangkok4h 2m
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ChinaFrequently asked questions
- Which airports serve Nanjing?
- The main aviation hub is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), located 36 kilometers from the city center. It connects the metropolis with dozens of domestic and international destinations and serves as a base for several major carriers.
- What are the most popular destinations from Nanjing?
- The most frequent air services are established with cities such as Chengdu (309 flights per week), Shenzhen (298 flights), and Guangzhou (290 flights). Routes to Chongqing and Xi'an are also popular, with more than 160 weekly departures each.
- How many airlines operate flights from Nanjing?
- There are 24 airlines operating regular flights from the city. The market leaders are China Eastern, Shenzhen Airlines, and China Southern, which offer the most extensive route networks.
- Where can I fly from Nanjing for a beach holiday?
- Sanya stands out among popular resort destinations, with 110 weekly flights from Nanjing. Travelers also frequently choose Xiamen for a coastal getaway, which offers a similar flight frequency.
- How can I find the most convenient flight options from the city?
- To find suitable flights, you can use the city cards with interest filters provided on this page. This allows you to quickly sort through destinations and find the best offers from airlines such as Juneyao Airlines or Air China.