Sanya (Tianya) to Nanjing (SYX–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SYX–NKG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,100 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 14 | 321, 32Q | 3h05-3h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 73H | 3h03-3h25 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: MU | 7 | 32N | 3h15 | – | – | MU |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 321 | 3h | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Sanya (Tianya)
| Metric | SYX→NKG | HAK→NKG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SYX | – | 132 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 39 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SYX: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sanya (Tianya), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
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.
SYX–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYX to NKG
Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines, Jet Aviation Flight Services and Qingdao Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYX to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYX to NKG ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,100 miles (1,769 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 144 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via KOW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haikou (Meilan) (HAK).