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£287+ Cheap flights to Nanjing

— NKG
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Nanjing in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Nanjing

Wed 25/1121:05 -
1 stop30h 45m
Tue 8/1220:55 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 31/10£414
Fri 4/1221:00 -
1 stop33h 35m
Sun 20/1215:35 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 1/11£433
Wed 2/1221:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Thu 14/109:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 1/11£448
Mon 23/1121:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Sun 29/1119:20 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 3/11£455
Sat 21/1121:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Mon 7/1215:30 -
1 stop37h 00m
Deal found 2/11£468
Sun 15/1121:10 -
1 stop19h 05m
Sun 22/1116:30 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 4/11£471
Sat 14/1121:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Sat 28/1116:30 -
1 stop34h 40m
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Wed 25/1109:50 -
1 stop16h 40m
Tue 8/1215:30 -
1 stop23h 10m
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Sat 7/1121:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Fri 27/1121:25 -
1 stop29h 45m
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Sat 14/1121:10 -
1 stop19h 05m
Sun 22/1115:30 -
1 stop35h 40m
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Fri 4/1209:50 -
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Sun 20/1211:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 3/11£532
Wed 25/1108:00 -
1 stop15h 30m
Tue 8/1217:00 -
2 stops52h 05m
Deal found 31/10£558

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Return from

£414

One-way from

£287

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£462
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 25/11-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 15m total
  • London to Nanjing
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9/12-31/12
  • 9/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • London to Nanjing
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LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 7/12

21:30-07:30

2 stops50h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£301

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Tue 8/12

13:40-07:30

1 stop33h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£302

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 1/12

22:30-13:10

1 stop30h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£312

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 4/12

21:00-14:35

1 stop33h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£316

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

07:25-17:55

2 stops26h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£324

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 8/12

19:20-07:30

1 stop28h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£341

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Fri 5/3

09:50-16:25

1 stop22h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£348

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 7/12

21:00-23:20

2 stops42h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£360

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 5/12

11:15-17:55

2 stops22h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£364

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sun 6/12

07:30-23:55

2 stops32h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£365

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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 19 hours 41 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 £417
China Southern
China Southern
From £322
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £646
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
From £402

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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Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

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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Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

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
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

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 £157, while return flights cost around £212.

  • How much is a return flight to Nanjing?

    A return flight to Nanjing will typically cost around £360, however they can be found for as little as £212.

  • 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 (17 hours 45 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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