Travelling from Chicago to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): What you need to know
Nanjing is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to NKG, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Chicago to NKG with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and NKG include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
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70% of flights taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
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76% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Make catching an early Chicago to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Book a hotel close to NKG if you have a late flight from Chicago to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
The street address for NKG is Yingbin Rd.
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
From Nanjing Lukou International Airport, central Nanjing is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
₹ 50,254 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 94,621. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to NKG. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Chicago to Nanjing Lukou International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). February is the busiest month to travel to Nanjing. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
Book a Chicago to NKG plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nanjing to range from 22ºC to 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Nanjing Lukou International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 11ºC.
More about Nanjing
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Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are attractions you won't want to skip in Nanjing.
Explore more of China
You've done Nanjing, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Shanghai to check off its top attractions. From Shanghai Museum to Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in China, head for Suzhou, about 177 kilometres east of Nanjing. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are the start of reasons to visit.
