Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): what you need to know
The timezone in Nanjing is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your YVR to NKG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
At the moment, $661 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,066. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YVR to NKG if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to YVR:
Arriving at Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Book a hotel near NKG if you're taking a late Vancouver International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Nanjing Lukou International Airport rental car and explore parts of Nanjing that aren't on a typical itinerary. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Nanjing Lukou International Airport at least a few weeks in advance to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
The address for NKG is Yingbin Rd.
From Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Nanjing. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport for July if you want to visit Nanjing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to NKG in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Nanjing. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower.
Wuhan is another standout destination in China and is around 451 kilometres west of Nanjing. No journey is complete without dropping by Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum.