Metro connects the airport to the city center in about 40 minutes. The Purple Mountain scenic area (Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Tomb) can be covered in a half-day.
Things to do at Lukou International Airport (NKG)
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Things to do in Lukou International Airport
Nanjing served as China's capital multiple times and holds immense historical weight. The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum — approached via 392 steps up Purple Mountain — is China's defining republican-era monument. The Ming Xiaoling Tomb (UNESCO) has a stately spirit path lined with stone animals and guardians. The Confucius Temple (Fuzi Miao) district with its Qinhuai River night market is the social heart of the old city.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Lukou International Airport
- Nanjing's Massacre Memorial Hall is one of China's most sobering and important historical museums — allow 2 hours.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at NKG
2 Sanctifly partner lounges at Lukou International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestYuexing Counter
Travelers passing through Lukou International Airport in Nanjing, China can find the Yuexing Counter airport lounge in Terminal 1 on the landside area, making it convenient to visit before you enter the secure zone. This location is situated before passport control and the security check, so it’s an ideal stop if you want to get organized, take a break, or handle lounge services early in your travel journey. To reach it, remain in the public departures area of Terminal 1 and look for the H island, where the Yuexing Counter is located. Because it’s landside at NKG, you can access it prior to completing formalities, allowing you to plan your time efficiently before proceeding to passport control and security.Book Now
100 points per guestYuet counter
At Lukou International Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China, the Yuet counter is conveniently located on the Terminal 2 departure level before the security check, positioned between check-in islands C and D at the check-in information counter. If you’re traveling through Terminal 2 and want a smoother airport experience, stop here first: after presenting your service voucher for verification, the staff will help you exchange it for priority security check channel coupons and business VIP airport lounge (V6) reception coupons. This makes it easy to organize your benefits in one place before heading to security, saving time and helping you move more efficiently through the airport during your travel day.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.