Ferno (VA) to Nanjing (MXP–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MXP–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Neos leads the route. The flight covers 5,537 miles in approximately 11h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MXP: CEST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ferno (VA), it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Nanjing.
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.
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.
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.
MXP–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MXP to NKG
Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Neos. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
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). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Chongqing Jiangbei and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.