Nanjing to Singapore (NKG–SIN) — 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–SIN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Scoot, China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,313 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR Scoot Also: SQ | 10 | 788, 789 | 4h34-5h15 | – | – | SQ |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 5h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Singapore from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→SIN | WUX→SIN | HFE→SIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 94 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 24 | 4 | 3 |
| Flight time | 5h 15m | 5h 25m | 5h 4m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · SIN: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Singapore.
Chinese passport holders enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days under a mutual exemption agreement effective since February 2024. An SG Arrival Card must be submitted online within 3 days before arrival. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds may be requested at immigration.
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.
MRT from T1/T2/T3 to City Hall takes about 30 minutes (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link card). Trains run from 5:31am to midnight. For Terminal 4, take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus to T2 first.
Taxis from arrivals cost S$20–35 to Orchard or Marina Bay, including airport surcharge (S$5) and possible peak surcharges. Grab is cheaper and very reliable in Singapore. Coach buses serve Johor Bahru (Malaysia) from the airport.
Equatorial climate with no true seasons, hot (26–33°C) and humid year-round. Changi is one of the most reliable airports in Asia for flight operations: thunderstorm cells are intense but brief, typically clearing within 1–2 hours. Most delays are weather-related and short.
Northeast monsoon (November–January) brings the most consistent rain, sometimes for days at a time. Haze from Indonesian forest fires (typically August–October) occasionally reduces visibility and triggers air quality warnings, but rarely grounds flights. Changi's operational efficiency means it handles weather disruptions better than most airports its size.
NKG–SIN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to SIN
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are connected by nonstop service from Scoot, China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
NKG to SIN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to SIN is about 5 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,313 miles (3,722 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jieyang Chaoshan, Xiamen Gaoqi and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuxi (WUX), Hefei (HFE) and Hangzhou (HGH).