Flying from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): What you need to know
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is Bangkok's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) taking off from here.
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight.
Nanjing is one hour ahead of Bangkok. Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
With 13 direct flights a week between the two airports, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is the most popular route. China Eastern Airlines operates the earliest flight at 2:10am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from BKK to NKG is with Beijing Capital Airlines at 4:25pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bangkok to NKG, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
You can find a direct flight from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
You can book a direct flight from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport with Beijing Capital Airlines. This popular airline operates departures from BKK.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Beijing Capital Airlines from BKK to NKG.
With 71.19% of its services landing on schedule, China Eastern is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to NKG departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
BKK is about 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
73% of flights that take off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and NKG are:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
DMK is about 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to NKG flight? Relax in a hotel near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 60%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near NKG instead:
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 making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is $136. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $277. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bangkok to NKG. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
December is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), while February is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Nanjing based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Bangkok to NKG plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nanjing to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nanjing
Start your Nanjing trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Bangkok to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Nanjing should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Nanjing. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Suzhou is another well-known destination in China and is around 177 kilometres east of Nanjing. No trip is complete without dropping by Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.



