Is a 1¾ hr layover in Nanjing long enough?
NKG · Lu Kou Airport · Nanjing, China
Probably Enough
Ample time for any transfer combination, including terminal shuttle transit.
Quick Stats
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Juneyao Airlines
Minimum Connection Times
45min
✓60min
✓75min
✓90min
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Tips for 1¾ hr Connections
If your connection spans Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, budget extra time for the shuttle bus, which doesn't run continuously.
International arrivals must go through immigration and baggage reclaim before any onward connection, even for a domestic flight, so treat it like a fresh check-in.
Signage is primarily in Chinese and English but staff assistance for transferring passengers is limited compared to major hubs like Shanghai or Beijing.
Domestic-to-domestic connections within Terminal 2 are the smoothest option since both sides are in the same building.
Avoid tight connections during the morning (7-9am) and evening (6-8pm) banks when security lines lengthen.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
Most flights, including all international services, operate from Terminal 2, which has separate domestic and international processing wings connected by a short walk within the same building. Passengers connecting from T1 to T2 (or vice versa) need the free inter-terminal shuttle bus, which takes 10-15 minutes plus waiting time. International arrivals connecting onward must clear immigration, collect and recheck bags, and pass security again before reaching the domestic or international departure zones.
Is 1 hour 45 min enough for a layover at NKG?
Ample time for any transfer combination, including terminal shuttle transit.
Other Layover Durations at NKG
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