Yantai to Nanjing (YNT–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA4921
CA Air China
738
8:00 AM
CST
9:40 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC7631
SC Shandong
738
8:00 AM
CST TT2
9:40 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GS7415
GS Tianjin
E90
8:05 AM
CST TT2
9:40 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC7632
SC Shandong
738
5:10 PM
CST TT1
6:40 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Yantai to Nanjing
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 427 mi 1h 35m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

YNT–NKG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Tianjin Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 427 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YNT–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 738 1h40 Star Alliance
GS Tianjin Airlines 7 E90 1h35
SC Shandong Airlines 7 738 1h40
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, SC
E90 Embraer 190 – GS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GS + SC (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YNT to NKG direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YNT to NKG.
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One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,449
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 Yantai

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric YNT→NKG WEH→NKG DLC→NKG
Distance from YNT 76 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 4
Weekly flights 21 7 63
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 40m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of YNT with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Yantai, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
427 mi / 686 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m.
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.

YNT–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yantai to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance427 mi / 686 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 7 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: YNT
IATA / ICAOYNT / ZSYT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation154 ft / 47 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YNT to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Yantai Penglai International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m. The route covers 427 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, Tianjin Airlines and Shandong Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from YNT to NKG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HET, CTU, SWA, HKG, PVG, CSX, PEK, DLC, CKG, CGQ, XIY, DSN, XMN, FOC, SHE, KMG, HRB, SZX, ICN, CAN, TFU and HAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to YNT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WEH, DLC and TAO. 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 YNT to NKG

Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Tianjin Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YNT to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YNT to NKG ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 427 miles (686 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HET. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weihai (WEH), Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) and Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO).