Nanjing International Airport (NKG) is located 35 kilometer away from the central business district of Nanjing city. The facility is the main airport that serves Yangtze River Delta. From the airport to other towns is a simple affair because the airport is linked to different parts of the country through expressway. If you enjoy driving then this will be a great experience as you tour different parts of Nanjing in your rental car.
Nanjing International Airport is a vital facility in China because of its convenience in transportation. It can be termed as a new airport as it was constructed in 1995 February, but the operations started on 1st July, 1997. With 15 boarding bridges, Nanjing International Airport is big enough to service up to 45 cities within the country plus 12 international ones.
Amenities in the Airport
Once you are in Nanjing International Airport arrivals, you can change your cash if you have any at the forex bureaus or use your credit card to do a withdrawal from the ATMs. Refreshments at the arrivals can be availed at the restaurants, where you can also relax and wait for your taxi. In the meantime you can connect to the wireless internet and serve the internet, Nanjing International Airport management understands that business travelers as well as vacationers will want to carry on with their businesses even while on move.
You can purchase a book at the bookshop to keep yourself busy while relaxing during your vacation and Nanjing International Airport has an entertainment center for those who need to prolong their stay in the airport. You will never be bored when in this facility.
Transport from the Airport
Shuttle buses, taxis, the subway and car hire services are the main means of transport to and from Nanjing International Airport. The subway and shuttle buses are very affordable but not as efficient as taxis and rental cars. Hired cars on the other hand are a better deal that taxis, because taxis will charge you per trip will be very expensive cumulatively, and the car for hire will only need a standard charge and you use the vehicle for the whole vacation until you fly out of Nanjing International Airport.
Places to Visit
When you rent-a-car at Nanjing International Airport, you will be set to go to any place you want here in Nanjing. Some of the places you should not miss are SunYat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing Museum, Purple Mountain, Gate of China – Nanjing and Jiming Temple to name just a few.