Abu Dhabi to Nanjing (AUH–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and NKG. Nearest airports to AUH with scheduled service: Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 45 mi) · Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 62 mi) · Dubai International Airport (DXB, 72 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PKX Beijing 11h 45m MU → EYMUZH Beijing (PKX) to Nanjing flights
BKK Bangkok 12h 5m EYGAK6 → HUJDMU Bangkok (BKK) to Nanjing flights
ICN Seoul 12h 10m EYLYMS → HOKEMU Seoul (ICN) to Nanjing flights
HKG Hong Kong 12h 18m EYHX → CXFMHU Hong Kong (HKG) to Nanjing flights
SIN Singapore 14h 10m EYTP → MUTR Singapore (SIN) to Nanjing flights
SZX Shenzhen 14h 39m EY → CACZDZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Nanjing flights
KUL Sepang 15h 15m DEEYMS → MFMU Sepang (KUL) to Nanjing flights
TPE Taoyuan 17h 21m EYJX → AEMU Taoyuan (TPE) to Nanjing flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 24h 33m EYGA → MU Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Nanjing flights
CGK Jakarta 25h 3m DEEYGA → MF Jakarta (CGK) to Nanjing flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abu Dhabi to Nanjing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and NKG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
PKX ~11h 45m HAK ~12h 5m BKK ~12h 5m ICN ~12h 10m HKG ~12h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,012
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Nanjing is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Nanjing.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days as of late 2024 under a unilateral visa exemption. This applies to ordinary passport holders entering for tourism, business, transit, or family visits. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. For longer stays or other purposes, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Chinese embassy or consulate.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Getting from NKG

The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.

Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.

Nanjing Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.

Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AUH–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Nanjing route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to NKG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Beijing Daxing, Suvarnabhumi and Incheon.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NKG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nanjing is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Daxing, Suvarnabhumi and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.