Travelling from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Urumqi Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
Urumqi and Nanjing share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from URC to NKG start at 07:30 — the earliest with Shandong Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:20 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 39 weekly Urumqi Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your URC to NKG flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Urumqi Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Nanjing holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of China:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
With a reliable 86.26% of services arriving as planned, China Eastern has the best on-time performance for URC to NKG flights.
Handy information about Urumqi Airport (URC)
URC is located at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
When it comes to Urumqi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Urumqi to Urumqi Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Urumqi Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to URC:
Arriving at Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Urumqi Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NKG instead:
Venture beyond Nanjing and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up a Nanking / Nanjing Airport rental car from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Nanking / Nanjing Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.
Nanking / Nanjing Airport to central Nanjing has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Urumqi Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Nanjing in March.
The warmest month in Nanjing is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Urumqi Airport to Nanking / Nanjing Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from URC to NKG in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Nanjing has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres east of Nanjing, a trip to Shanghai will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Wuhan is another well-known destination in China and is around 451 kilometres west of Nanjing. No journey is complete without visiting Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.
