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£294+ Cheap flights to Nanjing

— NKG
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Nanjing in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Nanjing

Sun 22/1121:10 -
1 stop19h 05m
Mon 7/1209:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 8/11£430
Fri 4/1221:00 -
1 stop33h 35m
Sun 20/1215:35 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 5/11£450
Fri 4/1209:50 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 20/1220:30 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 5/11£477
Tue 8/1207:30 -
2 stops21h 15m
Tue 15/1216:30 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 8/11£541
Tue 8/1210:15 -
2 stops23h 40m
Tue 15/1209:30 -
3 stops29h 40m
Deal found 8/11£555
Sun 22/1110:30 -
1 stop29h 25m
Mon 7/1214:45 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 8/11£565
Sun 8/1121:10 -
1 stop37h 00m
Mon 16/1117:50 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 5/11£568
Sun 22/1107:30 -
2 stops20h 25m
Mon 7/1209:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 8/11£582
Sun 22/1110:40 -
2 stops27h 10m
Mon 7/1208:15 -
2 stops30h 55m
Deal found 8/11£605
Sun 22/1120:55 -
2 stops41h 45m
Mon 7/1207:25 -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 8/11£606
Fri 4/1210:30 -
2 stops25h 00m
Sun 20/1214:25 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 5/11£610
Fri 4/1221:00 -
3 stops31h 40m
Sun 20/1220:55 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 5/11£621

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Return from

£430

One-way from

£294

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£465
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 22/11-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 4/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 35m total
  • London to Nanjing
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LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 4/1

21:00-14:35

1 stop33h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£294

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 4/1

21:30-23:20

2 stops41h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£354

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 4/1

07:00-23:55

3 stops32h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£357

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 7/12

07:00-23:55

3 stops32h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£370
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LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 4/1

11:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£392

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 15/3

21:00-14:35

1 stop33h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£401

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 7/12

06:50-19:35

3 stops28h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£413

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 25/12

13:30-22:10

2 stops24h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£415

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 7/12

21:00-19:40

2 stops38h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£428

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 25/12

16:05-17:20

1 stop17h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£436

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nanjing

How long is the flight to Nanjing?

On average, a flight from London to Nanjing takes 18 hours 26 minutes. Flights to Nanjing from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nanjing?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Nanjing are Air China, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines.

Air China
Air China
From £419
China Southern
China Southern
From £323
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £649
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
From £404

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nanjing?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Nanjing are China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines and Air China.

Rainfall in Nanjing by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanjing ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nanjing when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Nanjing by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern and Air China to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Air China
7.5
Good
168 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

FAQs about flying to Nanjing

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 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanjing. One-way flights to Nanjing Lukou Intl typically cost £158, while return flights cost around £214.

  • How much is a return flight to Nanjing?

    A return flight to Nanjing will typically cost around £215, however they can be found for as little as £214.

  • 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 (16 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Nanjing Lukou Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Nanjing Lukou Intl?

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

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