Zhengzhou to Nanjing (CGO–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CGO–NKG had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 348 miles in 2h 20m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Zhengzhou
| Metric | CGO→NKG | YCU→NKG | LFQ→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGO | – | 165 mi | 167 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 27 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 1h 40m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
CGO: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zhengzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
The Zhengzhou Airport Rail Express (Metro Line 2 extension) connects Zhengzhou East Railway Station and the city centre to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–25. The line runs from roughly 06:00 to 23:00. Airport shuttle buses also depart from several city hotels for around CNY 20.Taxis and DiDi ride-shares to the airport from the city centre cost CNY 70–120 depending on origin and traffic. Driving is straightforward via G4E Beijing–Hong Kong–Macao Expressway with dedicated airport access roads and structured terminal parking.
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.
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.
CGO–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGO to NKG
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
CGO to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGO to NKG is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 348 miles (561 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Xiamen Gaoqi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yuncheng (Yanhu) (YCU), Linfen (Yaodu) (LFQ) and Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) (XFN).