Nanjing to Harbin (NKG–HRB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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NKG–HRB is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,038 miles in approximately 2h 45m. 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 | 21 | 32N, 32S | 2h40-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 2h55 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 320 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 2h40 | – | – | 3U |
| QW Qingdao Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 2h35 | – | – | 3U |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Harbin from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→HRB | WHA→HRB | CZX→HRB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 45 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 105 | – | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 3h 40m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · HRB: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Harbin.
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 runs from the airport to the city centre and Harbin Station in 40–50 minutes for CNY 6–10. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to downtown are CNY 60–100. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple zones and the railway station for CNY 20. In winter, confirm transportation availability; heavy snowfall occasionally disrupts surface transport temporarily.Harbin is a hub for northeast China (Manchuria) with connections to Shenyang, Dalian, Changchun, and cross-border routes to Russia. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Severe subarctic continental climate, one of the coldest major cities in China. Winters (November–March) are extreme, with temperatures regularly reaching −20 to −30°C and occasional lows below −35°C. Heavy snowfall, black ice, and extreme cold cause frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops. Harbin's famous Ice Festival runs January–February.
Summers (June–August) are short and warm at 22–30°C with low humidity and good flying conditions. Spring and autumn are brief transitional periods. Pack the heaviest possible cold-weather gear for winter travel. Thin layers are wholly inadequate.
NKG–HRB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to HRB
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Air, Qingdao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NKG to HRB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to HRB is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,038 miles (1,670 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 182 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Qingdao Jiaodong, Shanghai Pudong and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuhu (WHA), Changzhou (CZX) and Yangzhou (YTY).