Cheap flights to Nanjing
Flights to Nanjing are served by Nanjing Lukou International Airport, which is located 36 kilometers from the downtown area. The air hub is connected by direct service to many cities, with the highest number of flights arriving from Chengdu (309 flights per week), Shenzhen (296 flights), and Guangzhou (288 flights). You can check the transport logistics in the how to get there section, while general information about the destination is available in the main city guide.
A total of 26 airlines fly to Nanjing, providing travelers with a wide selection of flights. The largest operators on this route are China Eastern, Shenzhen Airlines, and China Southern. To plan a comfortable visit, it is useful to check the weather for your intended dates in advance. Below are the departure city cards where you can find a suitable route and proceed to search for flight tickets.
SIA — Nanjing
Fuzhou — Nanjing
Kunming — Nanjing
Taiyuan — Nanjing
Guiyang — Nanjing
Shenyang — Nanjing
Weihai — Nanjing
Xiamen — Nanjing
Macau — Nanjing
Lanzhou — Nanjing
Changchun — Nanjing
Sanya — Nanjing
Flight insights to Nanjing
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Nanjing — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Nanjing come from Chengdu, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Chengdu leads with around 309 flights a week.
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Nanjing depart from China, Hong Kong and Korea, Republic Of. China alone accounts for about 90% of all direct routes.
- Chinaavg $106
- Hong Kongavg $117
- Korea, Republic Ofavg $95
- Japanavg $197
- Macauavg $84
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Nanjing range from Xian at $53 to Shenzhen at $74 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Nanjing from right now are Xian from $53, Chongqing from $56 and Chengdu from $62.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Nanjing is from 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
- How many cities have flights to Nanjing?
- Regular flights to the city are operated from many departure points, with 15 cities included in the top most active routes. Most flights connect the city with major regional hubs in China.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Nanjing?
- The most popular destinations by the number of weekly flights are Chengdu (309 flights), Shenzhen (296 flights), and Guangzhou (288 flights). Significant traffic is also provided by Chongqing and Xi'an.
- How many airlines fly to Nanjing?
- 26 airlines operate regular flights to this destination. The leading carriers with the busiest schedules are China Eastern, Shenzhen Airlines, and China Southern.
- Which airports receive flights to Nanjing?
- The main aviation hub receiving passenger flights is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). It is located 36 kilometers from the city and is equipped with all the necessary infrastructure for a comfortable arrival.
- How to find cheap flights to Nanjing?
- To find the best deals, it is worth comparing flights from different airlines in the list of carriers. Use the departure city cards at the bottom of the page to find current options for your chosen date and compare flight costs.