Metro: Line S1 direct from the terminal, one transfer to Xinjiekou
禄口国际机场站 (Line S1) is right at the terminal — 7 stops to Nanjing South Railway Station (¥7). For Xinjiekou/downtown, transfer to Line 1 at Nanjing South, 8 more stops (~70 min total, ~¥8). Last train ~22:40 — confirm the exact minute on the platform display.
Safety: use only the marked taxi rank or the DiDi/Amap app
Only use the marked taxi rank or the DiDi/Amap app — a 2024 government notice flagged unlicensed drivers overcharging at this airport.
Plan before you land
Which way into Nanjing?
Pick by your arrival time, luggage and destination.
Metro — Line S1 direct from the terminalDaytime arrival, light luggage, cheapest ride into downtown→Official taxiLate or night arrival, heavy luggage, family, a hotel far from the metro→Ride-hailing (DiDi / Amap)Working data and a saved Chinese address; the app quotes your fare before you confirm→Airport busA direct, flat-fare ride without a metro transfer→
Metro — Line S1 direct from the terminal
- Fare
- ¥7
- To city center
- ≈ ¥8
- Rail stations
- 禄口国际机场站
- Last train
- ~22:40
Where & how to board
- Board Metro Line S1 at 禄口国际机场站 (Lukou International Airport Station), right at the terminal.
- Ride S1 seven stops to 南京南站 (Nanjing South Railway Station) — this is the transfer hub for the rest of the city.
- At Nanjing South, transfer to Line 1 for eight more stops to reach 新街口 (Xinjiekou), the city center — about 70 minutes door-to-door.
地铁 · MetroS1号线 · Line S1禄口国际机场站 · Lukou International Airport Station南京南站 · Nanjing South Railway Station
Fare & cautions
- S1 to Nanjing South Railway Station costs ¥7 — a solidly sourced, official-grade fare.
- The onward Line 1 leg to Xinjiekou brings the blended total to roughly ¥8 — this second leg is a travel-guide estimate, not a published combined fare.
- Last train is reported at roughly 22:40 — confirm the exact minute on the platform display or the Nanjing Metro app before counting on a late train.
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请问禄口国际机场站怎么走？Which way to 禄口国际机场站?
请问到新街口要怎么换乘？How do I transfer to get to 新街口?
S1 fare to Nanjing South (¥7): official-grade — matches Nanjing Metro's posted S1 fare. Line 1 transfer, ~¥8 blended fare and ~70 min total: travel-guide estimate, not a published through-fare. Last train time: ~22:40, consistent across independent local-transit sources as of Jul 2026.
Official taxi
- To city center
- ¥100–120
Where & how to board
- Follow 出租车 / Taxi signs from the arrivals level to the taxi rank — the exact rank gate is not confirmed, so just follow the signage.
- Use only the marked, metered rank — decline anyone offering a ride inside the arrivals hall.
- Show your hotel address in Chinese and confirm the meter is running before you move.
出租车 · Taxi
Fare & cautions
- Citywide metered tariff: flagfall about ¥11, then roughly ¥2.4–2.9/km, plus a low-speed waiting surcharge during peak traffic — this is Nanjing's general taxi rate, solidly sourced.
- To 新街口 / 中央门 / Nanjing Railway Station, travel guides estimate ¥100–120 — this is not an official fixed airport fare, just a working range; the meter is the real number.
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请带我去新街口，麻烦打表，谢谢。Please take me to 新街口 and use the meter.
请问出租车在哪里上车？Where do I get a taxi?
Citywide metered tariff: solidly sourced as Nanjing's general taxi rate. ¥100–120 airport-to-downtown range: travel-guide estimate, not an official fare. Exact rank gate: not confirmed.
Ride-hailing (DiDi / Amap)
Where & how to board
- If you land at T2, follow 网约车 / Ride-hailing signs to the confirmed pickup point at Basement 1, Zone G (B1区G区).
- If you land at T1, the pickup point isn't confirmed — just follow the 网约车 signage on arrival.
- Match the car plate to the app before you get in.
网约车 · Ride-hailingB1区G区 · Basement 1 Zone G (T2)
Fare & cautions
- DiDi and Amap show an estimated fare in the app before you confirm the ride — there's no fixed rate for this route, so check the on-screen quote rather than assuming a set price.
- Only use the official DiDi or Amap app — a 2024 government notice flagged unlicensed 'black car' (黑车) drivers overcharging arriving passengers at this airport.
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我在T2航站楼B1区G区，请告诉我具体上车点。I am at Basement 1, Zone G — please tell me the exact pickup point.
T2 pickup at Basement 1 Zone G: confirmed on official airport signage. T1 pickup point: not confirmed — follow on-site signage. Black-car warning: 2024 government notice on unlicensed drivers at this airport.
Airport bus
- Fare
- ¥20
Where & how to board
- Follow 机场大巴 / Airport Bus signs to the ticket counter — two official lines run from the airport.
- Both lines serve major downtown points and the railway station — check the counter display for the stop closest to your hotel.
机场大巴 · Airport Bus
Fare & cautions
- Flat fare: ¥20 per seat, on both lines.
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请问机场大巴到市区要多久？Which airport bus goes downtown?
Two official lines and the ¥20 flat fare: confirmed. Full stop lists not itemized in current sourcing.
Navigate to your hotel
Open the airport in your map app, then set your hotel as the destination. Amap and Baidu are the reliable maps inside China; Google Maps is limited on the mainland.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How we verify airport routes
- We prefer airport, metro, rail, and government operator pages for route, ticketing, terminal, and schedule claims.
- If an exact fare, pickup bay, or last-train time is not confirmed on an operator page, we tell travelers to check it instead of publishing a number.
- Last-updated dates mark when source links and page claims were reviewed.
Airport and transport sources
- Nanjing Lukou International Airport — official site (南京禄口国际机场)— Nanjing Lukou International Airport· Reviewed 2026-07-13
- Nanjing Metro — official site (南京地铁)— Nanjing Metro Group Co., Ltd.· Reviewed 2026-07-13
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