Taoyuan to Nanjing (TPE–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AE5001
AE Mandarin
321
5:25 PM
CST TT2
7:30 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2981
MU China Eastern
319
7:50 AM
CST TT2
9:50 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AE5002
AE Mandarin
321
2:25 PM
CST TT2
4:30 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5001
MU China Eastern
320
2:25 PM
CST TT2
4:30 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Taoyuan to Nanjing
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 482 mi 2h 5m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

TPE–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mandarin Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 482 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPE–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AE Mandarin Airlines 7 321 2h05
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AE (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPE to NKG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPE to NKG.
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One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,516
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 Taoyuan

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric TPE→NKG FOC→NKG
Distance from TPE 114 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 7 46
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of TPE with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanjing is 0 hours the same as Taoyuan.
TPE: CST · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
482 mi / 776 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Taiwan residents do not use a standard visa to enter mainland China. Instead, a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (Taiwan Compatriot Entry Permit) is required. This document can be applied for on arrival at 35+ designated airports and ports across mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. The on-arrival permit costs CNY 150 and requires a valid ROC passport with at least 3 months validity, a Taiwan national ID card, passport photos, and a return ticket.

The five-year version can be applied for in advance through authorized agencies. It allows unlimited entries with no restriction on stay duration, and covers tourism, business, work, and study.

Getting to TPE

The Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport Line) connects Taipei Main Station to the airport in 35 minutes for TWD $160 (express) or 50 minutes for TWD $150 (commuter). Trains run from 06:00 to 23:00. Bus services (Kuo-Kuang and others) also connect central Taipei to Taoyuan for around TWD $125, but are slower.Taxis from Taipei city centre cost TWD $1,200–1,600 depending on traffic; the national freeway (No. 2) is the standard driving route. Self-drive parking is available in multi-storey structures at both terminals.

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.

TPE–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Taoyuan to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance482 mi / 776 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 15 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: TPE
IATA / ICAOTPE / RCTP
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Passengers/yr44.9M
Elevation106 ft / 32 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPE to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 482 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mandarin Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TPE to NKG. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NRT, PVG, KIX, HKT, MFM, XMN, ANC, HKG, CJU, CAN, BKK, TAO, SZX, ICN, TFU, PEK, MEL, FOC, CKG, SIN, KUL, ORD, LAX, SGN, CDG and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to TPE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FOC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TPE to NKG

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Mandarin Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPE to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPE to NKG ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 482 miles (776 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via NRT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).