Flying from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): what you need to know
Seoul is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 1 hour behind Seoul.
With 63 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is the busiest route. Korean Air operates the earliest flight at 10:15. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from ICN to NKG is with China Eastern at 19:10.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Seoul to NKG.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) operates direct flights from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
When departing from GMP, you can pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Seoul to NKG. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Gimpo International Airport:
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Yantai Laishan International Airport (YNT)
Weihai International Airport (WEH)
GMP is roughly 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Plan ahead to work out the easiest way to arrive at your terminal.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport the day before your flight from Seoul to NKG:
About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near NKG:
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Nanjing. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 39 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is ر.ق. 203. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 513. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Seoul to NKG, reserve your trip 8 months ahead of the departure date.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, schedule your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
June is the most popular month for flights from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Nanjing in April when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Seoul to NKG, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Nanjing, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Nanjing
After booking your flight from Seoul to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nanjing:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are essential stops on your Nanjing itinerary.
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