Travelling from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): what you need to know
When looking for a flight from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), there's a range of airports you can take off from. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are among New York's main terminals.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of New York.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from New York to NKG. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during busy months like August, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from New York to NKG leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The distance from central New York to EWR is roughly 24 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Split up your flight from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between John F. Kennedy International Airport and NKG are:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 48 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport the day before your flight from New York to NKG:
About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NKG instead:
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
Nanjing Lukou International Airport to the centre of Nanjing is around 39 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
ج.م. 26,482 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 56,354. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from New York to NKG, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
June is the busiest month for flights from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Nanjing in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Nanjing is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from New York to NKG in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 11ºC.
More about Nanjing
Start your Nanjing trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Nanjing City Wall are just two of the major attractions to add to your Nanjing must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
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