Nanjing to Shanghai (Minhang) (NKG–SHA) — 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.
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.
NKG–SHA had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, 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 150 miles in 0h 55m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→SHA | CZX→SHA | HFE→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 55 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 0h 55m | 0h 40m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
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 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
NKG–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to SHA
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, 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.
NKG to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to SHA is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 150 miles (242 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuzhou Changle, Qingdao Jiaodong and Quanzhou Jinjiang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Hefei (HFE) and Hangzhou (HGH).