Chongqing to Nanjing (CKG–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CKG–NKG is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 738 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 49 | 320, 321, 32N | 1h50-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 42 | 320, 737, 738, 73G, 7M8 | 2h05-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CA Air China | 35 | 738 | 1h47-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 21 | 738 | 2h-2h10 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 2h05 | – | – | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| PN West Air | 7 | 320 | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Chongqing
| Metric | CKG→NKG | LZO→NKG | DZH→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CKG | – | 85 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 182 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 15m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
CKG: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Chongqing Metro Line 10 runs directly to T3A (the main international and domestic terminal) in 35–45 minutes from Jiaochangkou (city centre), costing ¥6–8. Line 3 also connects to the airport with a transfer. T3B links internally to T3A; check if your terminal is within the same building before choosing a route.Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones including Chaotianmen, Guanyinqiao, and Shapingba (¥20–30, 40–70 min). Taxis from the Jiefangbei area cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes depending on expressway conditions. DiDi is widely available.
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.
CKG–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CKG to NKG
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Air China, Shandong Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines and West Air. With 182 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CKG to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CKG to NKG is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 738 miles (1,188 km). There are approximately 182 weekly flights outbound and 189 return, totaling 371 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Changsha Huanghua, Xi'an Xianyang and Qingdao Jiaodong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO), Dazhou (Dachuan) (DZH) and Zunyi (WMT).