Travelling from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
Hop on a direct Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 5 minutes.
Nanjing is three hours behind Melbourne. Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
You can pick from 3 direct services each week between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). This is the most popular route, with China Eastern Airlines offering a 12pm departure from MEL to NKG.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to NKG.
Flying during a popular month like December? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Get to your destination in one go from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport with China Eastern Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from MEL.
China Eastern is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MEL to NKG.
China Eastern ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 95.65% of services landing on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to NKG leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
68% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is a great option between Avalon Airport and NKG.
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to NKG flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport get to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near NKG:
The street address for NKG is Yingbin Rd.
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Nanjing. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is ₹ 18,810. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 44,462. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to NKG if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. October is the quietest month to go to Nanjing. February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Nanjing is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 34ºC. Book your Melbourne to NKG plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nanjing
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nanjing:
Your Nanjing trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nanjing. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Suzhou is another favourite destination in China and is around 177 kilometres east of Nanjing. No journey is complete without a visit to Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
