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NKG Nanjing Lukou Airport

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Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) serves Nanjing. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATANKG
ICAOZSNJ
Non-stop54
Airlines32
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation15 m

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The airport in numbers

Nanjing Lukou Airport — facts & history

We pulled Nanjing Lukou Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 31M passengers in 2025.

Opened
1997
29 years ago
Passengers / year
31M
as of 2025
Elevation
15 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2000–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Nanjing Lukou Airport to Nanjing

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Distances

From NKG to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Nanjing36 km51 min—
Wuhu60 km83 min—
Yangzhou91 km95 min—
Yixing100 km105 min—
Taizhou129 km135 min—
Jiangyin134 km140 min—
Hefei150 km158 min—
Zhangjiagang159 km167 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Nanjing Lukou Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Nanjing ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Nanjing Lukou Airport

Non-stop flights to about 54 destinations, operated by 32 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: China Eastern Airlines · Air China · China Southern Airlines · Shenzhen Airlines · Xiamen Airlines · Sichuan Airlines · Hainan Airlines · Shandong Airlines · Redhill Aviation · Air Foyle

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Nanjing Lukou Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Nanjing Lukou Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Nanjing shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Nanjing Lukou Airport to the centre of Nanjing?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Nanjing Lukou Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Nanjing Lukou Airport to Nanjing?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Nanjing Lukou Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Nanjing Lukou Airport?
About 54 destinations, including Fuzhou, Xiamen, Kunming, Changchun. 32 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Nanjing Lukou Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Nanjing Lukou Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Nanjing Lukou Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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