Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Nanjing is one hour behind Seoul and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from ICN to NKG start at 10:30 — the earliest with Korean Air. The last departure is at 20:50 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, there are 25 weekly Incheon International Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your ICN to NKG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can fly nonstop to Nanjing, China. Jet off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is China Eastern.
China Eastern stands out as the most punctual carrier for ICN to NKG flights, with 83.33% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Incheon International Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ICN and NKG include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Qingdao Airport
Dalian Airport
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of all flights leaving Incheon International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
To get to Incheon International Airport from central Seoul, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ICN:
Arriving at Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
Reserve a hotel near NKG if you're catching a late Incheon International Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Nanking / Nanjing Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore Nanjing and beyond.
Reserve your ride from Nanking / Nanjing Airport several weeks before your departure to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.
Nanking / Nanjing Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Nanjing. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Nanjing in March.
When reserving your flight from Incheon International Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Nanjing, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ICN to NKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Nanjing, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Shanghai to check off its popular sights. From Shanghai Museum to Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Wuhan is another standout destination in China and is around 451 kilometres west of Nanjing. No journey is complete without a visit to Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.
