Nanjing to Guangzhou (Huadu) (NKG–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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NKG–CAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 56 | 32Q, 738, 919 | 2h15-2h42 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 49 | 320, 738 | 2h05-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 32N, 73H | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: MU | 7 | 320 | 2h30 | – | – | MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guangzhou (Huadu) from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→CAN | WHA→CAN | CZX→CAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 45 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 259 | 7 | 56 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 20m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.
Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.
Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.
NKG–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Nanjing to Guangzhou: Jiangsu-Pearl River Delta Air Corridor
NKG-CAN operates at high frequency, with close to 108 weekly nonstop departures spread across China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, and 9 Air. China Southern dominates given its Guangzhou hub position. Block time is 2 hours 10 minutes on a 1,225-km sector. The route links Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu and a major technology and higher education centre, to Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong and the anchor city of the Pearl River Delta manufacturing zone. Business traffic moves in both directions; Jiangsu-based exporters frequently travel to Guangzhou's trade fair and industrial supplier network.
Airport Notes and High-Speed Rail Context
Nanjing Lukou International (NKG) sits 35 km southeast of Nanjing's city centre and connects to it via the S1 Metro Airport Line in about 40 minutes. A secondary terminal at Lukou opened in 2019. Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN) is undergoing major expansion with the opening of a new terminal complex to handle projected passenger growth. The high-speed rail option from Nanjing South to Guangzhou South takes 6 to 7 hours on G-series trains, making air the default choice for most trips. NKG-CAN has enough frequency that last-minute travel is practical across the full day, with the last departure at 22:20 accommodating evening business connections.