Flying from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Nanjing and Shantou share the same timezone, UTC+8.
You can choose from 38 weekly Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flights. The 07:25 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest available. China Southern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your NKG to SWA flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Shantou (and then other corners of China) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
China Southern is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a reliable 93.41% of services arriving as scheduled, China Southern has the best on-time record for NKG to SWA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between NKG and SWA include:
Guangzhou Airport
Changsha Airport
Guilin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
$66 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight. A return flight starts at $156. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from NKG to SWA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
NKG is located at Yingbin Rd.
Nanking / Nanjing Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from NKG land at their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
To reach Nanking / Nanjing Airport from central Nanjing, it takes around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to NKG:
Arriving at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
Reserve a hotel close to SWA if you're on a late Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to central Shantou
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Shantou. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Shantou in March.
The warmest month in Shantou is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NKG to SWA in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shantou, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel around 354 kilometres west to Guangzhou to tick off its top attractions. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 290 kilometres west of Shantou, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.






