Lukuo International Airport - NKG Nanjing

The major airport serving the capital of Jiangsu Province which is Nanjing, China, the Lukuo International Airport is situated in Jiangning District. This international airport is about 35 km from the heart of the city. It serves as the hub for Jiangsu Company’s China Eastern Airlines, as well as the main base for handling express mail and transportation for cargo.

Best Time to Visit

NKG-Lukuo International Airport first started its construction during the year 1995, 28th of February. When it was completed 2 years after, it started its operation by July 1st. Although during that time, civilian operations were being transferred to Nanjing Djiaochang Airport before being converted to a Chinese military airbase. The approval for foreign aircrafts to operate in this airport commenced on November 18, 1997. In 2017, Lukuo International Airport (NKG) was able to accommodate 25,822,936 passengers. With Nanjing and Liangpeng nearby, this number has grown over the years. To accommodate the vast number of passengers each year, it has continuously upgraded and maintained its facilities like the 2 3600-meter runways, 2 control towers, 2 terminals, a cargo center, an apron, and a transportation center.

What to Do & Area Attractions

After a long, exhausting flight, people can book their accommodations at nearby hotels near the airport, like the 5-star Pullman Nanjiang Lukou Airport, which is about 5 minutes away from Lukuo International Airport. Two other closest hotels are the Days Hotel Nanjing and the Glarun Jinling Hotel Nanjing.

Although not so very near, the closest airport to NKG is Changzhou Benniu Airport, which is around 187 km away from it.