Phuket to Nanjing (HKT–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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
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.
HKT–NKG had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 2,100 miles in 4h 55m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HKT: +07 · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Phuket, it's 7:00 PM in Nanjing.
Thai passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect March 1, 2026. No advance application is needed. The 30-day stay cannot be extended in country. Total time in China must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. This covers tourism and business visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
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.
HKT–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKT to NKG
Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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.
HKT to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKT to NKG is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,100 miles (3,379 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.