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Cheap flights from Nanjing to London from £279

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 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NKG — LON
21 Jul — 28 Jul1
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 21 June 2026.

Wed 5/817:10
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/808:00
LGW
-
NKG
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6£762
Sun 2/821:20
NKG
-
LHR
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/806:30
LHR
-
NKG
3 stops47h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6£768
Mon 14/914:30
NKG
-
LHR
2 stops35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 18/914:45
LHR
-
NKG
2 stops39h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/6£769
Wed 5/807:15
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/810:20
LHR
-
NKG
3 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6£798
Wed 5/808:45
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Wed 12/820:25
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop16h 35m
Air China
Deal found 21/6£823
Mon 14/914:15
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop32h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 18/918:20
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop20h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 20/6£868
Wed 5/807:25
NKG
-
LCY
2 stops30h 50m
KLM
Wed 12/820:15
LCY
-
NKG
2 stops44h 30m
KLM
Deal found 21/6£1,008
Mon 14/917:05
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop20h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 18/910:10
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop22h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/6£1,374

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Round-trip from

£762

One-way from

£279
5/8-12/8
  • 5/8-12/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Nanjing to London
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 30/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 05m total
  • Nanjing to London
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NanjingLondon

NKG - LGW

NKGLGW

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/8

17:10-06:35

1 stop20h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 12/8

08:00-21:10

2 stops30h 10m

£762

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 14/9

14:30-18:45

2 stops35h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 18/9

14:45-12:45

2 stops39h 00m

£769

NanjingLondon

NKG - LGW

NKGLGW

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/8

08:45-18:25

1 stop16h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 12/8

20:25-20:00

1 stop16h 35m

£823

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 2/8

08:45-20:25

1 stop18h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/8

22:40-20:00

1 stop14h 20m

£877
Fastest return journey

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/8

08:45-17:40

1 stop15h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/8

20:25-20:00

1 stop16h 35m

£884

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/8

21:20-15:10

2 stops24h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/8

06:30-18:00

3 stops28h 30m

£930

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 18/11

14:50-14:20

1 stop31h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 22/11

16:35-13:50

1 stop37h 15m

£959

NanjingLondon

NKG - LCY

NKGLCY

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 5/8

07:25-07:15

2 stops30h 50m

London City

Wed 12/8

20:15-23:45

2 stops44h 30m

£1,008

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 18/11

14:15-17:20

1 stop35h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 22/11

10:50-13:00

2 stops42h 10m

£1,081

NanjingLondon

NKG - LGW

NKGLGW

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 14/9

17:05-06:55

1 stop20h 50m

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

10:10-15:50

1 stop22h 40m

£1,374

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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 £586.

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 21 June 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
7.3
Good
155 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

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
7.3
Good
155 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
155 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

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

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  • 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?

    Etihad Airways, Air China, and KLM can get you from Nanjing to London in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 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 City or Nanjing Lukou Intl - London Gatwick.

  • 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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