Travelling from Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): What you need to know
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is Tokyo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) jetting off from here.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is one hour behind Tokyo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Tokyo to NKG.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like March and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Tokyo to NKG that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HND and NKG include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo, HND can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Tokyo Haneda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
78% of flights leaving from Tokyo Haneda International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider starting your journey from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). You can book a direct Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
China Eastern Airlines has direct flights from Tokyo to NKG out of NRT. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
On the NRT to NKG route, China Eastern is the preferred choice for many passengers.
With 74.55% of services landing on schedule, China Eastern is the most punctual carrier flying between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Tokyo Narita International Airport and NKG:
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
You can get to NRT from central Tokyo in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Tokyo to NKG flight, stay in one of these hotels near Tokyo Narita International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Tokyo Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73%.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Consider booking a hotel close to NKG if you have a late flight from Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
Central Nanjing is around 32 kilometres from Nanjing Lukou International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
At the moment, $340 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $609. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Tokyo to NKG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
December is the quietest month for flights from Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), while February is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Nanjing based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Nanjing is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Tokyo to NKG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 11ºC.
More about Nanjing
After booking your flight from Tokyo to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nanjing:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Nanjing when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Nanjing City Wall followed by Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Explore more of China
Nanjing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres east of Nanjing, a trip to Shanghai will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 177 kilometres east of Nanjing. No trip is complete without seeing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.