Flying from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Nanjing and Beijing share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are 33 Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 08:35 Air China flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:55 with Air China.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NKG to PEK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air China is your gateway to exploring Beijing (and maybe even some other great parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air China.
Air China is the most punctual carrier operating NKG to PEK flights. An exceptional 87.5% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between NKG and PEK include:
Dalian Airport
Yantai Airport
Weihai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
At the moment, R 2,614 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,866. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NKG to PEK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
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Handy information about Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
The address for NKG is Yingbin Rd.
86% of flights leaving Nanking / Nanjing Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when jetting out of NKG.
Central Nanjing to Nanking / Nanjing Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near NKG. Whether you have an early flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
If you're getting in on a late Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Go beyond Beijing and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Beijing Capital Airport several weeks in advance to get the lowest price possible. If you're travelling during peak season, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Beijing. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Beijing in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NKG to PEK sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in China, consider Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are among the biggest draws.
