Nanjing is one of China's most important and historically significant cities. With a population of over seven million, and a history that dates back at least 2,500 years, it served as the capital of China through several dynasties and was once believed to be the largest and most important city in the world. Nanjing is located in the Jiangsu Province in East China and straddles the banks of the mighty Yangtze River, the lifeblood of the city since its founding in historic times. After a long, and often trouble history, Nanjing today is an economic powerhouse, with a surging industrial sector and rapid growth in services and tourism to match.

While no direct services are offered from the US to Nanjing, the large number of domestic flights to China's main international gateways makes connections to Nanjing easier than ever. China Eastern, Air China, China Southern, Hainan Airways, and Shanghai Airlines all fly to Nanjing from Beijing, and plenty of flights to Beijing are available from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Newark, and Washington. If you are looking for cheap flights, you should fly during the off-season if possible. Additionally, you should book your flight and lodging together as a package deal.

Airports Serving Nanjing, China

Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) is a fast-growing domestic hub in Eastern China, and an emerging international gateway. The airport is around 35 km from downtown Nanjing. The airport is served by several international carriers as well as all of China's main airlines, with direct international connections now available to Frankfurt, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Macau.