Ferno (VA) to Nanjing (MXP–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CKG Chongqing 13h 5m HU 3UCAHO Chongqing (CKG) to Nanjing flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 10m AFAMG3 MU Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Nanjing flights
PEK Beijing 13h 53m CA CALYMS Beijing (PEK) to Nanjing flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 14h 20m MU 3UGSHO Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Nanjing flights
SZX Shenzhen 16h 35m HU CACZDZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Nanjing flights
ICN Seoul 16h 47m KEOZ HOKEMU Seoul (ICN) to Nanjing flights
HKG Hong Kong 17h 38m CX CXFMHU Hong Kong (HKG) to Nanjing flights
TPE Taoyuan 19h 45m BR AEMU Taoyuan (TPE) to Nanjing flights
SIN Singapore 20h 38m A3AVMH MUTR Singapore (SIN) to Nanjing flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 23h 48m CAMU EYMUQF Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Nanjing flights
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Ferno (VA) to Nanjing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,537 mi 11h 30m nonstop +6h ahead

MXP–NKG had nonstop service from Neos, last on the schedule in September 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 5,537 miles in 11h 30m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MXP–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NO Neos 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NO (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MXP to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
949
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Nanjing is 6 hours ahead of Ferno (VA).
MXP: CEST · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ferno (VA), it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
5,537 mi / 8,911 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. This unilateral policy covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. It is valid through December 31, 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

The 30-day count starts the day after entry. Leaving for Hong Kong, Macau, or a neighboring country and returning does not reset the clock. For stays longer than 30 days, apply for a standard visa at a Chinese embassy before travel.

Getting to MXP

The Malpensa Express train connects Milano Centrale and Milano Cadorna to Terminal 1 in 50–52 minutes, running every 30 minutes for €13 one-way. A second train route serves Gallarate and Varese. Terminal 2 (easyJet and low-cost) is connected to Terminal 1 by a free shuttle bus that takes about 7 minutes.

FlixBus and several coach operators serve the airport from Centrale for €5–8 but take longer, especially in traffic. Taxis are fixed-rate from Milan city (€90–100 to/from the city centre); private transfers are broadly comparable. Driving via A8 motorway takes 45–60 minutes in normal conditions.

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.

MXP–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ferno (VA) to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance5,537 mi / 8,911 km
Flight time11h 30m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MXP
IATA / ICAOMXP / LIMC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr28.9M
Elevation768 ft / 234 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MXP to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Milan Malpensa International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take about 11h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 5,537 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MXP to NKG: Neos. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 11h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chongqing Jiangbei, Charles de Gaulle and Beijing Capital.
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 6 hours ahead of Ferno (VA).
Yes, return flights from NKG to MXP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MXP to NKG

Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) had nonstop service from Neos, last on the schedule in September 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.

MXP to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MXP to NKG is about 11 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,537 miles (8,911 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Charles de Gaulle and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.