Nanjing Lukou International Airport

Introduction to Nanjing Lukou International Airport

Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Lukou Street, Jiangning District, Nanjing City, about 35 kilometers from the city center. It is the largest aviation hub in Jiangsu Province. The airport's flight area is classified as 4E level and has two terminals, T1 and T2. The T2 terminal covers an area of 258000 square meters and can meet the demand for an annual passenger throughput of 12 million people. The airport has multiple runways and can accommodate various large aircraft for takeoff and landing. It is equipped with advanced navigation systems, navigational lighting systems, and communication systems to ensure the safe takeoff and landing of flights.

Entry information

** * Entry process * *: Nanjing Lukou International Airport Customs is a national first-class port. Inbound passengers need to complete temperature monitoring and health declaration in the customs health and quarantine inspection area. If there are no abnormalities, they can go to Terminal 2 to complete border inspection, luggage retrieval, luggage inspection and other entry procedures before leaving; If there are any abnormalities, the customs will conduct detailed investigation, medical screening, antigen testing, etc., and take corresponding measures according to the customs health advice. Starting from mid January 2025, Nanjing Lukou International Airport will fully adopt a new intelligent travel inspection model. Passengers can independently complete the baggage inspection, temperature monitoring, and nuclear radiation monitoring at once. Checked baggage will be quickly screened through advanced inspection and intelligent image review technology, without complicated procedures. Compliant passengers can clear customs without feeling the pain after receiving their checked baggage, achieving a customs supervision mode of "legal and compliant passengers can clear customs without feeling the pain, and risk control is not lost". This is the first airport in China to achieve consistent domestic and international entry and exit experiences.

*Visa Policy: From November 8, 2024 to December 31, 2025, ordinary passport holders from Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, and South Korea who come to China for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit for no more than 15 days are eligible for visa free entry. At the same time, the National Migration Administration announced on December 17 that the newly implemented visa free stay time for foreigners in transit was extended from 72 hours and 144 hours to 10 days, and the 240 hour visa free transit policy was implemented. The Nanjing Frontier Inspection Station has set up a 240 hour transit visa free processing area at Nanjing Lukou International Airport to realize the precise guidance of transit visa free personnel "point-to-point" and the handling of "face-to-face" special area, optimize the entry card filling process for foreigners, and equip an intelligent entry card filling terminal that supports multinational languages, so as to achieve the transit visa free process in advance and immediate inspection.

Flight information

** * Airline Network * *: Nanjing Lukou International Airport has opened numerous domestic and international routes. In terms of domestic routes, it is connected to cities such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Wuhan, and Nanjing. In terms of international routes, since 2024, Nanjing Lukou Airport has opened new passenger routes such as Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur, connecting 22 international and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan destinations, covering major countries in Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia, and radiating to Italy and Australia. In 2025, while stabilizing the existing intercontinental routes such as Sydney, Melbourne and Milan, Nanjing Lukou Airport will strive to open routes to Asian capitals and cities highly related to local economic development, focus on promoting flight encryption in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and open important routes to countries such as Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh and Vientiane along the "the Belt and Road" to provide more convenient route services for passengers.

*Airport Facilities and Services: The airport provides a variety of facilities and services, such as currency exchange, restaurants, lounges, waiting areas, medical emergency rooms, baby rooms, self-service water dispensers, first-class lounges, free mobile phone charging, luggage packing, etc. The airport bus departs according to the arrival flight schedule, and the route is from the airport to Xiasha Higher Education Park, Xiasha Road, University City North, Civic Center, People's Square, City Station Railway Station, and Bus South Station. The ticket price is five yuan per person; The airport also provides taxi services, making it convenient for passengers to travel to the city center.

Introduction to Nanjing Tourism

** * Featured attractions * *:

*Zhongshan Mausoleum: The tomb of Sun Yat sen, the great pioneer of the democratic revolution in modern China, and also one of the first national scenic spots. Zhongshan Mausoleum is built along the mountain, with a magnificent atmosphere and surrounded by lush green trees, creating a beautiful environment.

*Xuanwu Lake Park: China's largest royal garden lake, known as one of the "Three Famous Lakes of Jiangnan" along with West Lake in Hangzhou and South Lake in Jiaxing. The shore of Xuanwu Lake is elliptical in shape, surrounded by a lake road. There are five small islands in the lake, including Xuanwu Lake Park. The garden follows the royal style of ancient Chinese imperial gardens, with large areas of water, lakes and mountains, and beautiful scenery.

*Nanjing Museum: One of the three major museums in China, its predecessor was the National Central Museum initiated by Cai Yuanpei and others in 1933. It is the earliest museum established in China, a national first-class museum, and one of the first national museums jointly built by the central and local governments. The museum houses a large collection of historical relics and artworks, showcasing China's long history and splendid culture.

*Qinhuai River: The mother river of Nanjing, renowned throughout history. The scenery on both sides of the Qinhuai River is picturesque, with a charming night view. There are many historical sites and cultural attractions along the bank, such as Confucius Temple and Jiangnan Gongyuan. Tourists can take a boat tour of the Qinhuai River and experience the charm of the ancient capital Nanjing.

*Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum: The joint burial tomb of the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, and Empress Ma, is one of the largest imperial tombs in China. The Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is built on the mountain, with a magnificent atmosphere and a quiet surrounding environment. The buildings and cultural relics inside the tomb are well preserved, showcasing the architectural style and funeral culture of the Ming Dynasty.

*Jiming Temple: an ancient temple of the Southern Dynasties, with many Buddha statues inside and the Guanyin Hall bustling with incense. Jiming Temple has a long history and profound cultural heritage. The buildings inside the temple are antique and charming, making it a popular destination that combines religious culture with tourism and sightseeing.

** * Recommended cuisine * *: Nanjing has a rich and diverse range of cuisine, such as salted duck. The duck meat is fresh and tender, with moderate saltiness and a fragrant aroma; Duck blood vermicelli soup, with delicious broth and smooth and tender taste; Xiaolongbao is thin in skin and big in stuffing, rich in soup; Nanjing salted duck, with firm meat and delicious taste; Potsticker, crisp outside and tender inside, fragrant; The Dream of Red Mansions in Jiangning is exquisitely designed and has a unique flavor.

Q&A session

*Q: Is the entry process at Nanjing Lukou International Airport complicated? What should I pay attention to when entering for the first time? **

*Answer: Starting from mid January 2025, Nanjing Lukou International Airport will fully adopt a new intelligent travel inspection mode. Passengers can independently complete the baggage inspection, temperature monitoring, and nuclear radiation monitoring at once. Checked baggage will be quickly screened through pre inspection and intelligent image review technology, and the entire process will not require complicated procedures. Compliant passengers can clear customs without feeling any discomfort after receiving their checked baggage. At the first entry, passengers need to understand the relevant regulations in advance, prepare the required documents and declaration materials. During the entry process, it is necessary to truthfully answer questions from customs and border inspection personnel, comply with Chinese laws, regulations, and customs rules, and not bring prohibited items into the country.

*Q: What are the transportation options from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to the city center? Which method is the fastest? **

*Answer: There are multiple transportation options available from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to the city center. The airport bus can directly reach multiple locations in the city, such as Renmin Road, Shengli Square, etc., at a relatively affordable price of five yuan per person. Taxis are suitable for passengers who carry a lot of luggage or need to go directly to their destination, but the cost is relatively high. The S1 subway line connects the airport and Nanjing South Station, and can be transferred to other subway lines to reach the city, making it a relatively convenient mode of transportation.

*Q: What are the must visit tourist attractions in Nanjing? What other places around are worth visiting? **

*Answer: There are many tourist attractions in Nanjing that cannot be missed, such as Zhongshan Mausoleum, Xuanwu Lake Park, Nanjing Museum, etc. In addition, there are also attractions worth visiting around Nanjing, such as Ma'anshan Caishiji and Zhenjiang Jinshan Temple. Ma'anshan Caishiji is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural landscapes, making it a great place for leisure and vacation; Zhenjiang Jinshan Temple attracts numerous tourists with its long history and unique architectural style.