Jeju City to Nanjing (CJU–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CJU–NKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 460 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HO Juneyao Air Also: OZ | 12 | 320 | 1h50-1h55 | – | – | OZ |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Jeju City
| Metric | CJU→NKG | PUS→NKG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CJU | – | 181 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 19 | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
CJU: KST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeju City, it's 5:00 PM in Nanjing.
South Korean passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 15 days under China's expanded transit visa exemption policy (renewed through 2025, confirm validity before booking). This applies to tourism, business, and transit purposes at major ports of entry. For stays beyond 15 days, apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in South Korea. A single-entry L (tourist) visa costs KRW 60,000 (about $45) and takes 4 working days. Express processing (2 days) costs KRW 90,000.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages. For the visa-free entry, you need a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation. For a visa application, submit the completed form from cova.mfa.gov.cn, a passport photo (48mm x 33mm, white background), flight itinerary, hotel bookings, and bank statements. Group tourist visas are available through authorized Korean travel agencies for organized tours.
Direct flights from Seoul Incheon to Beijing (2 hours), Shanghai (2 hours 15 minutes), and dozens of other Chinese cities run daily on Korean Air, Asiana, Air China, China Eastern, and budget carriers like T'way and Jin Air. China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY), trading at roughly 190 KRW per CNY 1. Cash is nearly obsolete in Chinese cities. Alipay now allows foreign passport holders to link Visa/Mastercard for mobile payments. No mandatory vaccinations. A VPN is needed for Google, KakaoTalk, and most Korean apps inside China.
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.
CJU–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CJU to NKG
Jeju International Airport (CJU) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CJU to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CJU to NKG is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 460 miles (741 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Gimhae and Shenyang Taoxian. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Busan (PUS).