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— NKG
8 feb — 15 feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Nanjing in 2026

Find the latest flights to Nanjing in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 9 gennaio 2026.

Return from

£402

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£371
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 7/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 30m total
  • London to Nanjing
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gio 15/122:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 30mChina Southern
lun 9/320:10NKG - LHR
1 stop30h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 8/1£347
sab 7/322:00LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
dom 22/313:35NKG - LHR
1 stop37h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1£402
sab 11/422:10LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
dom 10/522:00NKG - LHR
1 stop28h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1£414
sab 31/121:10LHR - NKG
1 stop19h 05mShenzhen Airlines
sab 7/207:35NKG - LHR
1 stop19h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/1£434
sab 7/321:10LHR - NKG
1 stop19h 05mShenzhen Airlines
dom 22/316:30NKG - LHR
1 stop34h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/1£443
ven 27/221:00LHR - NKG
1 stop33h 35mHainan Airlines
dom 22/315:35NKG - LHR
1 stop34h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/1£459
sab 21/221:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
sab 28/221:55NKG - LHR
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£467
gio 15/117:00LGW - NKG
1 stop23h 10mChina Eastern
lun 9/307:25NKG - LGW
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/1£471
sab 28/221:35LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom 22/308:45NKG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£472
dom 22/210:30LGW - NKG
1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern
dom 1/307:25NKG - LGW
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/1£531
sab 31/117:00LGW - NKG
1 stop23h 10mChina Eastern
sab 7/207:25NKG - LGW
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/1£658
sab 11/412:35LGW - NKG
1 stop17h 00mAir China
dom 10/517:05NKG - LGW
1 stop20h 40mAir China
Deal found 7/1£697

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 7/3

22:00-11:30

1 stop29h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

13:35-18:35

1 stop37h 00m

£402

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 11/4

22:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 10/5

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 00m

£414

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 31/1

21:10-00:15

1 stop19h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

sab 7/2

07:35-19:10

1 stop19h 35m

£434

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 7/3

21:10-00:15

1 stop19h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

16:30-19:10

1 stop34h 40m

£443

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

ven 27/2

21:00-14:35

1 stop33h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

15:35-17:55

1 stop34h 20m

£459

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 21/2

21:00-09:30

1 stop28h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

sab 28/2

21:55-19:40

1 stop29h 45m

£467

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 28/2

21:35-22:45

1 stop17h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

17:30-15:55

1 stop30h 25m

£495

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 28/2

07:30-11:00

2 stops19h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

20:55-15:55

1 stop27h 00m

£495

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

dom 22/2

10:30-00:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 1/3

07:25-06:30

1 stop31h 05m

£531

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

sab 31/1

17:00-00:10

1 stop23h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

sab 7/2

07:25-06:30

1 stop31h 05m

£658

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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 23 hours 7 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, Shenzhen Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

Air China
Air China
From £374
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £541
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
From £369
China Southern
China Southern
From £357

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nanjing?

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

Rainfall in Nanjing by month

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 9 gennaio 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.5
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.5
China Southern
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.5
China Eastern
7.2
Good
187 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.5
Air China
7.2
Good
136 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.5

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, Shenzhen Airlines 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 £471, while return flights cost around £123.

  • 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 15 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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