Shanghai (Minhang) to Nanjing (SHA–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
MU2226
MU China Eastern
4:35 PM
CST
5:32 PM
CST
0h 57m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2521
MU China Eastern
5:10 PM
CST
6:16 PM
CST
1h 6m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 3h 55m CAFMHO CASCZH Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Nanjing flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 4h 3UFMMF 3UMFMU Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Nanjing flights
XMN Xiamen 4h 28m 3U9CCA 3UHOMF Xiamen (XMN) to Nanjing flights
JJN Quanzhou 4h 29m 3U9CFM 3UCAMF Quanzhou (JJN) to Nanjing flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 4h 42m MU 3UCZHO Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Nanjing flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 4h 45m CACZFM 3UBKHU Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Nanjing flights
KHN Nanchang 4h 51m MU 3U Nanchang (KHN) to Nanjing flights
PEK Beijing 4h 53m 3UCAHU CALYMS Beijing (PEK) to Nanjing flights
SWA Jieyang (Rongcheng) 4h 58m 9CFMMU 9CCZFM Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA) to Nanjing flights
TYN Taiyuan 5h 5m 9CCAFM HOHUMU Taiyuan (TYN) to Nanjing flights
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Nanjing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between SHA and NKG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,075
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Nanjing from Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric SHA→NKG PVG→NKG WUX→NKG
Distance from SHA 28 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 28
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanjing is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Getting to SHA

Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.

Getting from NKG

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.

Nanjing Climate

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.

SHA–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Nanjing route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to NKG flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Qingdao Jiaodong, Fuzhou Changle and Xiamen Gaoqi.
Yes, return flights from NKG to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG, WUX and HGH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Qingdao Jiaodong, Fuzhou Changle and Xiamen Gaoqi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Hangzhou (HGH).