Flying from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Guilin Airport (KWL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guilin Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Nanjing and Guilin follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from NKG to KWL start at 08:05 — the first with Juneyao Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:35 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 31 weekly Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guilin Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your NKG to KWL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guilin Airport, so jetting to Guilin (and then seeing more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Juneyao Airlines on this route.
Juneyao Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for NKG to KWL flights, with 89.13% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guilin Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between NKG and KWL:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Haikou Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Guilin Airport (KWL)
Currently, R 1,075 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guilin Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,638. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from NKG to KWL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guilin Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
NKG's address is Yingbin Rd.
86% of flights departing from Nanking / Nanjing Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of NKG.
Nanking / Nanjing Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Nanjing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guilin Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to NKG:
Arriving at Guilin Airport (KWL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guilin Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KWL instead:
When to fly to Guilin Airport (KWL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guilin Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Guilin in March.
The warmest month in Guilin is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guilin Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NKG to KWL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Guilin. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Around 483 kilometres south-east of Guilin, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
