Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): what you need to know
Nanjing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Nanjing one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SGN to NKG flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SGN and NKG:
Changsha Huanghua Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight is R 2,038. A return plane ticket is currently R 3,368. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SGN to NKG, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
66.42% of flights that leave from Tan Son Nhat International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SGN:
Arriving at Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NKG if you have a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Nanjing and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Nanjing Lukou International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Nanjing Lukou International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
The address for NKG is Yingbin Rd.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport to the centre of Nanjing has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Nanjing in February.
The warmest month in Nanjing is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to NKG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Nanjing. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower.
Wuhan is another standout destination in China and is around 451 kilometres west of Nanjing. No journey is complete without seeing Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum.
