Nanjing
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City Code
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NKG
Popular Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
Flight Time
15~18 hours
The flight time to Nanjing is approximately 15~18 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Nanjing.
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Nanjing
Nanjing is the former city of Nanking. And it's the capital city of the Jiangsu Province in China. Nanjing serves as the central city in the lower Yangtze River basin. Nanjing means "southern capital" in English. It's famous for being the capital of several dynasties throughout the Chinese history. Nanjing has a humid subtropical climate. It has hot muggy summers and cold damp winters.
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Which airlines and cities have a direct ticket and flight connection to Nanjing?
China Eastern Airlines is the main airline with direct ticket and flights to Nanjing. Other airlines serving Nanjing are Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Express Airlines. Scoot, Vietnam Airlines, and Thai Lion Air have international ticket connections to Nanjing. Cities that have a direct ticket and flights in and out of Nanjing are Singapore, Bangkok, Taipei, and Hanoi. Local cities connected to Nanjing with a ticket are Beijing and Kunming. China has a high volume of tourists during peak season. So, it's best to secure air ticket and accommodation in Nanjing as early as possible.
When is the best time to book a ticket to Nanjing?
Nanjing has a humid subtropical climate. It has hot muggy summers and cold damp winters. It's best to book your air ticket to Nanjing during spring and autumn. For spring, book your ticket to Nanjing between late March and late June. For autumn, book your ticket to Nanjing between late September and late December. Note that China has a high volume of tourist during peak seasons. So, it's best to book your ticket and accommodation as early as possible for better deals.
Planning to book a ticket to Nanjing for spring. Please list some places to stay in Nanjing.
There are many places to stay in at Nanjing. Nanjing is a famous tourist destination. So, it's best to secure both accommodation and ticket as early as possible. You may stay at budget hotels such as the Jin's Inn and Xiyuan Dorm. Or you can stay over at the Nanjing Vogue Motel, White Palace Hotel, or Somerset Youth Olympic Nanjing. Or, you can splurge and stay at the Regalia Resort & Spa or Nanjing Grand Hotel.
I booked a ticket to Nanjing for autumn break What are the sights and attractions I can visit in Nanjing?
Nanjing is a famous Chinese tourist destination. It's famous for its many tombs in the Purple Mountain. You can find the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in that area. You ca also take a boat and explore the Qin Huai River. See the Nanjing City Wall and the Gate of China. Also, visit the Confucius Temple and Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace Ruins. Note that Nanjing can be touristy during peak seasons. So, it's best to secure accommodation and air ticket as early as possible for better deals.