Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) 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 Kolkata.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CCU to NKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CCU and NKG:
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight is RM914. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM1,701. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from CCU to NKG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CCU to NKG.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
75.9% of flights departing from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near CCU? If you're boarding an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Book a hotel close to NKG if you're catching a late Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Venture 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.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Nanjing Lukou International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
NKG is located at Yingbin Rd.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Nanjing. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Nanjing in February.
Lock in your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport for July if you want to go to Nanjing during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CCU to NKG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've done Nanjing, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Shanghai to check off its leading attractions. From The Bund Sightseeing Avenue to Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 451 kilometres west of Nanjing, Wuhan is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum.
