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Cheap flights to Nanjing from £304

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — NKG
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
Thu 23/5
Thu 30/5

Flights to Nanjing in 2024

Find the latest flights to Nanjing in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£460

Return from

£417

One-way from

£304
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Nanjing Lukou Intl
One-way flight from London to Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG)

Cheap flights to Nanjing in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Nanjing in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Nanjing in May and June 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Wed 5/622:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 50mHainan Airlines
Thu 20/612:55NKG - LHR
2 stops37h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/5£427
Thu 6/622:10LHR - NKG
1 stop35h 15mChina Southern
Thu 20/619:05NKG - LHR
1 stop31h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/5£435
Wed 5/622:00LHR - NKG
2 stops33h 30mHainan Airlines
Thu 20/615:35NKG - LHR
2 stops34h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/5£441
Fri 7/622:00LHR - NKG
2 stops33h 30mHainan Airlines
Thu 20/612:55NKG - LHR
2 stops37h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/5£442
Sun 9/622:05LHR - NKG
1 stop18h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 22/621:30NKG - LHR
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/5£461
Mon 3/622:00LHR - NKG
1 stop30h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 23/606:40NKG - LHR
1 stop20h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/5£476
Wed 5/622:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/608:25NKG - LHR
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£491
Mon 3/622:00LHR - NKG
1 stop32h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 17/607:30NKG - LHR
1 stop19h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/5£492
Wed 22/522:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/508:25NKG - LHR
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£496

Nanjing 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Nanjing in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data were last updated on 18 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to Nanjing in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 6/1121:20LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 20/1107:25NKG - LHR
1 stop20h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/5£417
Wed 5/622:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 50mHainan Airlines
Thu 20/612:55NKG - LHR
2 stops37h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/5£427
Tue 1/1022:10LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Tue 15/1008:35NKG - LHR
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 18/5£428
Tue 5/1119:45LHR - NKG
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/1107:05NKG - LHR
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£432
Thu 6/622:10LHR - NKG
1 stop35h 15mChina Southern
Thu 20/619:05NKG - LHR
1 stop31h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/5£435
Mon 30/922:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 50mHainan Airlines
Tue 15/1012:55NKG - LHR
2 stops37h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/5£437
Wed 5/622:00LHR - NKG
2 stops33h 30mHainan Airlines
Thu 20/615:35NKG - LHR
2 stops34h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/5£441
Sun 3/1121:20LHR - NKG
1 stop16h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 22/1108:30NKG - LHR
1 stop19h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/5£442
Wed 2/1022:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 50mHainan Airlines
Thu 17/1012:55NKG - LHR
2 stops37h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/5£447

One-way flights to Nanjing

Explore one-way flight options to Nanjing for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Nanjing, check out these fares. Users can also find round-trip Nanjing flights by using the search form above.
Sat 1/621:10LGW - NKG
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£304
Sat 29/612:00LGW - NKG
1 stop17h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 18/5£312
Sun 2/622:05LHR - NKG
1 stop18h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/5£319
Thu 27/611:50LGW - NKG
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/5£320
Sat 29/620:55LGW - NKG
3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£327
Sun 30/619:00LGW - NKG
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/5£330
Sun 2/607:00STN - NKG
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£334
Sun 2/622:05LHR - NKG
2 stops41h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/5£338
Sat 1/619:25LGW - NKG
3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£342

Find flights to Nanjing within your budget

Locate flights to Nanjing that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£417 - £643

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowNanjing Lukou Intl

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 6/11

1 stop28h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 20/11

1 stop20h 05m

£417

London HeathrowNanjing Lukou Intl

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 5/6

1 stop28h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 20/6

2 stops37h 35m

£427

London HeathrowNanjing Lukou Intl

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 1/10

1 stop17h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 15/10

1 stop17h 35m

£428

London HeathrowNanjing Lukou Intl

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 5/11

2 stops19h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 21/11

2 stops33h 55m

£432

London CityNanjing Lukou Intl

LCY - NKG

LCYNKG

London City

Tue 5/11

2 stops30h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 21/11

2 stops21h 10m

£457

London HeathrowNanjing Lukou Intl

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 7/6

1 stop35h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 20/6

1 stop28h 05m

£509

London GatwickNanjing Lukou Intl

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 3/10

1 stop14h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 17/10

1 stop25h 55m

£529

London GatwickNanjing Lukou Intl

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 6/11

1 stop27h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 20/11

1 stop31h 05m

£539

London HeathrowNanjing Lukou Intl

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 5/11

1 stop18h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 17/11

1 stop32h 45m

£643

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Deals found on 18/5

Average price of flights to Nanjing by month

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Nanjing is currently £325 while a return flight costs £486. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

The best times to visit Nanjing are in April and May or September and October. During these months, Nanjing enjoys a mild climate away from the scorching temperatures of July and August – when the metropolis is nicknamed the ‘Furnace City’. Avoid visiting Nanjing between May 1st-3rd and October 1st-7th, as these are Chinese national holidays and many Chinese visitors will be travelling to the city, which is a very popular destination amongst locals and foreigners alike. If you choose to travel at another time of the year, check the dates for the Chinese Spring Festival that falls in January or February. By avoiding the city’s busiest times, you will avoid paying a premium and stand a chance of finding better deals on cheap flights.

Temperature and rainfall in Nanjing by month

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NKG

Temperature

2 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanjing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Nanjing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Nanjing may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Nanjing?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Nanjing should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nanjing. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nanjing. Reviews last updated 18 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines and China Southern to Nanjing to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
574 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed, ground crew was not helpful. There’s little communication when boarding. Food was okay. Overall experience was okay.

8.4
Very Good
574 reviews
8.4
Very Good
574 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed, ground crew was not helpful. There’s little communication when boarding. Food was okay. Overall experience was okay.

8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
8.4
Very Good
574 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed, ground crew was not helpful. There’s little communication when boarding. Food was okay. Overall experience was okay.

8.1
Very Good
3,943 reviews
8.4
Very Good
574 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed, ground crew was not helpful. There’s little communication when boarding. Food was okay. Overall experience was okay.

7.9
Good
1,561 reviews
8.4
Very Good
574 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed, ground crew was not helpful. There’s little communication when boarding. Food was okay. Overall experience was okay.

7.8
Good
1,080 reviews
8.4
Very Good
574 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed, ground crew was not helpful. There’s little communication when boarding. Food was okay. Overall experience was okay.

Nanjing overview

The ancient city of Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu province, and lies on the south bank of the famous Yangtze river. Over two thousand years of history sits alongside the city’s modern side, where skyscrapers and shopping malls are just round the corner from temples, palaces and relics from ancient dynasties. History buffs should pay a visit to the Presidential Palace of Nanjing, with historical roots stretching back to the Ming Dynasty who ruled China between 1368 and 1644. The Confucius Temple, originally constructed in 1034 is a beautiful building paying testament to the wisdom of Confucianism. Surrounding the temple are many buildings constructed in the traditional Chinese architectural style, with winding markets, restaurants and coffee shops where you can sit by the canal and watch the world go by in this enchanting city.

Getting around Nanjing

Nanjing has a metro system that operates two lines with two different points of interchange. Running from early morning to late evening, metro travel is one of the easiest and cheapest ways of navigating the city. There is also a bus system that runs several tourist routes, as well as a series of night buses that operate around twice per hour outside normal hours of operation. If you’re befuddled by the public transport, you can always hop in one of the many taxis that circulate the city. Make sure that you have the address written in Chinese so the taxi driver can get you to your destination without confusion.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is located 22 miles (35 km) from the city centre. There are several options for getting into the city from the airport. A subway line connects the airport with several central stations, including both the North and South railway stations and the Xihua Gate, Yuhua Square and Cuipingshan Hotel stations. Others may choose to take a taxi from the airport, which is a 30 minute journey. There are also two bus routes that operate from the airport to the city, and you will be required to change at the railway station to take a connecting bus to the city centre.

  • What does NKG mean?

    NKG is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A NKG flight refers to a flight to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanjing?

    For a flight to Nanjing, you will be flying into Lukou Intl. Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is just 22.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nanjing if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nanjing on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nanjing?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nanjing.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanjing?

    Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanjing. One-way flights to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport typically cost £62, while return flights cost around £235.

  • How much is a return flight to Nanjing?

    A return flight to Nanjing will typically cost around £485, however they can be found for as little as £297.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nanjing depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nanjing, London offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?

    Yes. Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Nanjing Airport Hotel is the closest property to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport).

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