Shenzhen to Nanjing (SZX–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SZX–NKG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 701 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 63 | 320, 738 | 1h57-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 39 | 320, 321, 32N | 2h05-2h30 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 21 | 73H | 2h25-2h35 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 21 | 321, 32N | 2h20-2h41 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| DZ Donghai Airlines | 7 | 733 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| A6 Air Travel | 4 | 320 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→NKG | HKG→NKG | MFM→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 260 | 42 | 35 |
| Flight time | 1h 36m | 2h 25m | 2h 2m |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.
Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.
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.
SZX–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Shenzhen to Nanjing Flights
SZX-NKG connects the Pearl River Delta tech hub with Jiangsu's provincial capital, covering about 1,100 km in just over 2 hours of flight time. Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, and several other carriers produce 8 or more daily nonstop departures. The route carries heavy business demand driven by the tech, finance, and manufacturing sectors in both cities.
Shenzhen Bao'an Airport is linked to the city center by Metro Line 11. Nanjing Lukou Airport sits 35 km south of downtown, connected by the S1 metro line to Nanjing South Railway Station. High-speed rail competes on this corridor at 5.5 to 6 hours, but air retains the time advantage for most travelers. Nanjing also functions as a regional gateway to Anhui province and the lower Yangtze region.