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Cheap flights to Nanjing from £329

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 26/5. 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
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
Sun 12/5
Sun 19/5

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 869,692 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£464

Return from

£428

One-way from

£329
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 869,692 searches and data was last updated on 7 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 5/622:10LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Wed 26/608:35NKG - LHR
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£428
Wed 5/622:05LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 15mAir China
Wed 26/608:45NKG - LHR
1 stop16h 00mAir China
Deal found 6/5£465
Wed 5/608:40LHR - NKG
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/608:35NKG - LHR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£482
Wed 5/622:05LHR - NKG
2 stops41h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 26/606:40NKG - LHR
1 stop20h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/5£520
Wed 5/622:05LHR - NKG
2 stops37h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 26/614:45NKG - LHR
2 stops60h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/5£538
Wed 22/522:10LHR - NKG
1 stop35h 15mChina Southern
Sun 26/520:05NKG - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5£542
Thu 16/522:00LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 40mAir China
Mon 20/520:45NKG - LHR
1 stop30h 15mAir China
Deal found 6/5£553
Wed 22/508:40LHR - NKG
2 stops26h 50mChina Southern
Sun 26/520:05NKG - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5£595
Sat 22/622:05LHR - NKG
1 stop18h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 12/707:30NKG - LHR
1 stop19h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/5£596

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 869,692 searches and data were last updated on 7 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to Nanjing in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 8/1121:20LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 22/1115:15NKG - LHR
1 stop35h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/5£415
Wed 5/622:10LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Wed 26/608:35NKG - LHR
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£428
Fri 8/1106:30LHR - NKG
2 stops33h 00mKLM
Fri 22/1107:05NKG - LHR
2 stops21h 45mKLM
Deal found 6/5£431
Fri 8/1109:20LCY - NKG
2 stops30h 10mKLM
Fri 22/1107:05NKG - LCY
2 stops33h 05mKLM
Deal found 6/5£457
Wed 5/622:05LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 15mAir China
Wed 26/608:45NKG - LHR
1 stop16h 00mAir China
Deal found 6/5£465
Wed 5/608:40LHR - NKG
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/608:35NKG - LHR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£482
Wed 5/622:05LHR - NKG
2 stops41h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 26/606:40NKG - LHR
1 stop20h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/5£520
Wed 5/622:05LHR - NKG
2 stops37h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 26/614:45NKG - LHR
2 stops60h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/5£538
Wed 22/522:10LHR - NKG
1 stop35h 15mChina Southern
Sun 26/520:05NKG - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5£542

Flights to Nanjing departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Nanjing, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 869,692 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to Nanjing, consider booking one of these fares. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Thu 16/522:00LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 40mAir China
Mon 20/520:45NKG - LHR
1 stop30h 15mAir China
Deal found 6/5£553
Tue 14/522:10LHR - NKG
1 stop37h 20mChina Southern
Thu 16/521:05NKG - LHR
1 stop29h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5£626
Thu 16/522:00LHR - NKG
1 stop33h 50mAir China
Mon 20/509:55NKG - LHR
2 stops41h 20mAir China
Deal found 6/5£653
Tue 14/522:10LHR - NKG
1 stop34h 20mChina Southern
Thu 16/519:05NKG - LHR
1 stop31h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 5/5£676
Tue 14/522:10LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Thu 16/513:50NKG - LHR
2 stops35h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5£822
Thu 16/508:40LHR - NKG
2 stops31h 25mKLM
Mon 20/507:30NKG - LHR
2 stops34h 15mKLM
Deal found 6/5£839
Tue 14/522:05LHR - NKG
1 stop31h 40mAir China
Thu 16/515:55NKG - LHR
2 stops35h 35mAir China
Deal found 5/5£853
Tue 14/509:30LHR - NKG
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/508:45NKG - LHR
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£903
Tue 14/512:20LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 16/514:15NKG - LHR
1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/5£1,002

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 869,692 searches and data was last updated on 7 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.
Sun 26/522:10LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£329
Sun 26/511:45LGW - NKG
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£371
Sun 26/507:45LHR - NKG
2 stops21h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£377
Sun 26/508:00STN - NKG
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£399
Sun 26/511:45LGW - NKG
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£400
Sun 26/515:55LGW - NKG
3 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£464
Sun 26/521:00STN - NKG
3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£474
Sun 26/522:15LHR - NKG
3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£662
Sun 26/520:45LCY - NKG
2 stops43h 20mKLM
Deal found 6/5£948

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 £491 while a return flight costs £562. Price data was last updated on 28 April 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 3 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 5 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 7 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Air China and KLM 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.
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.9
Good
1,602 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.8
Good
1,100 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.2
Good
532 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.0
Good
452 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

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 £74, while return flights cost around £233.

  • How much is a return flight to Nanjing?

    A return flight to Nanjing will typically cost around £390, however they can be found for as little as £293.

  • 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 30 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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