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Cheap flights from Nanjing to London from £189

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NKG — LON
16 Aug — 23 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Nanjing to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanjing to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 July 2026.

Fri 7/808:30
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 50m
China Southern
Sun 16/822:10
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop34h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 14/7£508
Thu 20/808:45
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Thu 27/812:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop24h 25m
Air China
Deal found 12/7£525
Thu 20/809:10
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Air China
Thu 27/822:40
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop34h 25m
Air China
Deal found 12/7£540
Thu 3/918:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/912:35
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£581
Thu 3/907:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 13/911:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop29h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/7£593
Thu 20/807:20
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/822:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£629
Thu 3/918:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop32h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 14/922:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop18h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/7£647
Wed 23/908:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 5/1022:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop30h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/7£651
Thu 3/916:45
NKG
-
LGW
3 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/922:10
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£675
Thu 3/908:30
NKG
-
LGW
3 stops43h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/906:55
LGW
-
NKG
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£702
Thu 3/913:45
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop23h 45m
China Southern
Sun 13/911:00
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 15/7£723
Wed 2/922:55
NKG
-
LGW
3 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/922:00
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£741

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanjing (NKG) to London (LON). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£508

One-way from

£189
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 7/8-16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Nanjing to London
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Nanjing to London
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NanjingLondon

NKG - LGW

NKGLGW

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 20/8

08:45-18:05

1 stop16h 20m

London Gatwick

Thu 27/8

12:35-20:00

1 stop24h 25m

£525

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 20/8

09:10-20:15

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

22:40-16:05

1 stop34h 25m

£540

NanjingLondon

NKG - LGW

NKGLGW

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 3/9

07:25-19:10

1 stop18h 45m

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

11:35-23:45

1 stop29h 10m

£593

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 3/9

16:30-20:00

3 stops34h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

12:35-19:25

1 stop23h 50m

£649
Fastest return journey

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 23/9

07:15-20:00

1 stop19h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 5/10

22:05-21:55

1 stop16h 50m

£655

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 26/11

08:20-17:20

1 stop41h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 30/11

11:00-21:50

1 stop26h 50m

£667

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 26/11

21:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 30/11

21:10-09:20

2 stops52h 10m

£676

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 25/11

08:45-19:10

1 stop18h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 29/11

21:10-09:20

2 stops52h 10m

£678

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 30/8

14:30-12:45

2 stops29h 15m

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

22:10-11:30

1 stop30h 20m

£695

NanjingLondon

NKG - LGW

NKGLGW

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 3/9

19:30-20:15

3 stops31h 45m

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

11:35-17:50

2 stops23h 15m

£708

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Nanjing to London

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Nanjing to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Nanjing to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of one-stop itineraries from Nanjing to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Nanjing to London?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Nanjing to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £575.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Nanjing to London?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Nanjing to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Nanjing to London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Nanjing to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 41m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 17 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nanjing to London, such as Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.4
Good
156 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.4
Good
156 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
156 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nanjing to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanjing to London?

    Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Nanjing to London. You should not have trouble finding flights to London from Lukou Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Nanjing airport to London. It is only a 22.6 mi journey to Lukou Intl (NKG) from Nanjing’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Nanjing to London?

    Air China, China Eastern, and Shenzhen Airlines can get you from Nanjing to London in just under 16h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 35m. Nanjing and London are separated by a distance of 5615 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Nanjing to London?

    The most popular route from Nanjing to London is Nanjing Lukou Intl - London Heathrow. You may also consider Nanjing Lukou Intl - London Gatwick or Nanjing Lukou Intl - London City.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nanjing to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nanjing to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nanjing to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nanjing to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nanjing to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanjing to London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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