Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): what you need to know
Nanjing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Nanjing two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to NKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAA and NKG:
Hong Kong International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
157 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight. Return flights start at 365 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to NKG if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAA to NKG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chennai Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NKG instead:
Go beyond Nanjing and check out places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Nanjing Lukou International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Book your ride from Nanjing Lukou International Airport at least a few weeks ahead to get the best deal. If you're travelling during peak season, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport to central Nanjing has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Nanjing. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Nanjing is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Chennai 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 MAA to NKG sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've seen Nanjing, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Shanghai to tick off its popular sights. From The Bund Sightseeing Avenue to Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of China, head for Wuhan, roughly 451 kilometres west of Nanjing. Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
