Cheap Flights from Sydney to Nanjing from AU$ 267

Nanjing is the capital city of Jiangsu province of the People’s Republic of China. It is the second-largest city of the East China region. Nanjing is situated in the delta region of Yangtze River. Nanjing is a prominent city in Chinese history and culture as it has been the capital of various Chinese dynasties, kingdoms and republican governments. Nanjing has been a famous tourist place due to it being the centre of cultures, economy, transport networks and one of the world’s largest inland port.

Tip: Nanjing has a humid subtropical climate, and is warm throughout the year. Best months to visit will be from May to March and October to November.

Getting to Nanjing

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is the main airport serving Nanjing and is located in the Jiangning district. It is the 12^th busiest civil airport of China. It is commendable to Nanjing and other neighbouring areas through expressways, rail, taxis and airport shuttles. Several airlines and airways have many flights operating from Sydney to Nanjing. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) has a direct flight to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) by China Eastern and Qantas Airlines. Some options for a cheap flight from Sydney are by Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.

Tip: Sydney and Newcastle observe daylight saving time; therefore, time differences between the cities can change.

Take in the sights of the city

Nanjing has been the capital many times during Ming dynasty, so it still has many monuments and landmarks from that era, like Zhonghua Gate or China gate. Many attractions can be found in forested Purple Mountains including Ming Mausoleum which is the tomb of Ming founder Zhu Yuanzhang. Other prominent attractions are Linggu Temple Scenic area, Nanjing museum, Qixia Temple, Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre, Sun Yatsen Mausoleum, Confucius Temple,  and Zhan garden.

Nanjing has a vibrant and fantastic choice of restaurants. The Fuzi Temple Complex is the best area to find street food joints and excellent restaurants, and Shiziqiao is the area for small budget eateries. Xinjiekou is the place for slick restaurants and stylish pubs. For a happening nightlife and western-style bars, Shanghai Lu is the popular choice. Nanjing has a diverse shopping scene. One can shop for souvenirs, traditional clothing, shoes and antiques around the Fuzi Temple. Big brands and designer products can be bought from big malls like Deji Plaza.

Tip: Taxis are readily available but a bit on the higher side, so use the extensive bus and metro service.

The best areas for accommodation

Nanjing has accommodation for all budgets and preferences. Most of the mid-range and luxury hotels can be found in Shanghai Residental District and Nanhu Residential District. The budget or cheaper guesthouses are reluctant to take in foreigners. There are hostels too for people who want are travelling on a budget.

Tip: Nanjing doesn’t have many options for cheaper accommodation, so to get a good bargain, book well in advance.

There are many Sydney to Nanjing flights throughout the day, so best is to customise your search to get the best price according to your travel dates. If you’d want to travel on a budget, combine your Sydney-Nanjing flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals. To experience the port city with its cultural and historical offerings, visit Nanjing with Trip.com.