Shanghai (Pudong) to Nanjing (PVG–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 178 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: EY | 7 | 320 | 1h14 | – | SkyTeam | EY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
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.
PVG–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to NKG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PVG to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to NKG ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 178 miles (286 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HFE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.