Wuhu: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Wuhu is a city of 1.6 million people in China (Anhui), 9 m (30 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre. Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay.
Key facts
Daylight in Wuhu runs from about 10 h 9 min a day in late December to 14 h 14 min in late June (computed for 31.35° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Wuhu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Wuhu Xuanzhou Airport (WHA, 36 km).
Flights to Wuhu: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Wuhu · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Wuhu. Of the 31 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (12), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 85 reviews in total.
Hotels in Wuhu: the full picture, and book
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Shanghai, 288 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Hangzhou, 203 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Hefei, 123 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Nanjing, 85 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Suzhou, 206 km — tours
- Pudong, 292 km — tours
- Yangzhou, 150 km — trains
- Huai'an, 255 km
- Wuxi, 178 km
- Zaozhuang, 399 km
Common questions
Which airport serves Wuhu?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Wuhu?
About 1.6 million people live in Wuhu (GeoNames).
What time zone is Wuhu in?
Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in Wuhu?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.
How many hotels are there in Wuhu?
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Wuhu, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Wuhu?
Shanghai (288 km), Hangzhou (203 km), Hefei (123 km), Nanjing (85 km), Suzhou (206 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.