Beijing to Nanjing (PEK–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 591 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: LY, SC, ZH | 32 | 319, 738 | 1h22-2h10 | – | Star Alliance | LY, SC, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→NKG | PKX→NKG | SJW→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 160 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 27 | 26 |
| Flight time | 1h 22m | 1h 50m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.
Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.
Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.
PEK–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to NKG
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEK to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to NKG ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 591 miles (950 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 88 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HFE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX), Shijiazhuang (SJW) and Datong (DAT).