Singapore to Nanjing (SIN–NKG) — 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.
SIN–NKG 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 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR Scoot | 9 | 788, 789 | 5h20 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 5h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Singapore
| Metric | SIN→NKG | KUL→NKG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SIN | – | 185 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 21 |
| Flight time | 5h 20m | 5h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SIN: +08 · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Singaporean passport holders enter mainland China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. This applies to tourism, business visits, transit, and family visits. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for a visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.
MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.
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.
SIN–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SIN to NKG
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Scoot, China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SIN to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SIN to NKG is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,313 miles (3,722 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuzhou Changle, Jieyang Chaoshan and Xiamen Gaoqi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sepang (KUL).