Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport.
Shanghai and Nanjing follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from PVG to NKG start from 21:50 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last departure is at 23:05 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can choose from five weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your PVG to NKG flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
China Eastern is your ticket to exploring Nanjing (and maybe even some other exciting parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Eastern.
With a reliable 88.52% of services arriving as scheduled, China Eastern has the best on-time record for PVG to NKG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between PVG and NKG:
Qingdao Airport
Jeju Airport
Dalian Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport flight is $80. A round-trip ticket right now is $152. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from PVG to NKG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PVG to NKG.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
82% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of PVG.
To reach Shanghai Pudong Airport from central Shanghai, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PVG? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
Consider booking a hotel close to NKG if you have a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Start your adventure sooner with a Nanking / Nanjing Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Nanjing's usual tourist stops.
Increase your chances of getting the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Nanking / Nanjing Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.
Nanking / Nanjing Airport to central Nanjing has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Nanjing in March.
When booking your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Nanjing, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PVG to NKG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've visited Nanjing, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Shanghai to check off its leading sights. From Shanghai Museum to Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 451 kilometres west of Nanjing, Wuhan is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.
