Nanjing to Shenzhen (NKG–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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NKG–SZX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 701 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 63 | 320, 738 | 2h16-3h01 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 39 | 320, 321, 32N | 2h25-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 21 | 73H | 2h20-2h55 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 21 | 320, 321, 32N | 2h10-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| DZ Donghai Airlines | 7 | 733 | 2h06 | – | – | – |
| A6 Air Travel | 4 | 320 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shenzhen from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→SZX | WHA→SZX | CZX→SZX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 45 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 267 | 7 | 49 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 20m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen.
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 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.
NKG–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Nanjing to Shenzhen: Yangtze Delta to the Pearl River
NKG-SZX links two of China's major economic zones across 1,100 km in about 2 hours 25 minutes. Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, China Eastern, Juneyao, and Spring Airlines combine for 11 to 18 daily nonstops. The route connects Nanjing's role as capital of Jiangsu province and a major Yangtze River Delta business centre with Shenzhen's tech and manufacturing powerhouse in the Pearl River Delta. Morning and evening departures are the busiest, reflecting corporate commuting patterns.
The 7-hour high-speed train is a viable alternative when city-centre access matters more than speed, since Shenzhen North station and Nanjing South station are both well-connected to their respective metro systems. Flying saves about 2.5 hours on total journey time. Nanjing Lukou Airport connects to Metro Line S1 for a 35-minute ride to the rail station. Shenzhen Bao'an Airport connects to Metro Line 11 for a 50-minute trip to Futian CBD. For connecting passengers, Shenzhen offers onward flights across southern China, Southeast Asia, and beyond through its growing international network.