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— NKG
15 Sep — 22 Sep1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Nanjing in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 August 2026.

Mon 31/821:50 -
1 stop16h 10m
Mon 7/908:30 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 14/8£403
Fri 21/811:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Thu 10/908:30 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 13/8£423
Fri 25/922:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Fri 9/1008:30 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 11/8£432
Tue 18/817:40 -
1 stop34h 50m
Thu 3/921:05 -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 14/8£432
Wed 2/911:00 -
1 stop27h 00m
Sun 6/912:35 -
1 stop38h 05m
Deal found 13/8£435
Mon 28/922:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 5/1021:05 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 13/8£438
Fri 21/822:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Thu 10/908:30 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 13/8£439
Tue 29/922:10 -
1 stop29h 20m
Tue 6/1008:30 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 15/8£446
Sat 26/921:30 -
1 stop27h 45m
Sat 3/1016:00 -
1 stop35h 00m
Deal found 12/8£456
Mon 31/822:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 7/922:00 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 14/8£462
Wed 9/922:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Sun 13/916:45 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 13/8£463
Mon 28/918:00 -
1 stop22h 05m
Mon 5/1007:25 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 13/8£486

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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 16 August 2026.

Return from

£403

One-way from

£262

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£504
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 31/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • London to Nanjing
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  • 8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • London to Nanjing
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LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 29/9

22:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 6/10

08:30-19:20

1 stop17h 50m

£446

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

22:10-21:00

1 stop15h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 13/9

16:45-19:20

1 stop33h 35m

£465

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 28/10

09:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 2/12

19:05-06:30

1 stop19h 25m

£517

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 28/10

09:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 3/12

13:35-06:30

1 stop24h 55m

£517

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

20:25-19:55

1 stop16h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 6/9

20:55-18:20

1 stop28h 25m

£524

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 29/10

06:50-12:00

2 stops21h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 3/12

09:00-19:40

1 stop18h 40m

£539

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Fri 25/9

11:35-01:25

3 stops30h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 9/10

08:00-06:40

2 stops29h 40m

£556

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

21:50-22:30

1 stop17h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 5/10

20:30-21:10

2 stops31h 40m

£573

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 31/8

11:40-15:40

1 stop21h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 7/9

18:05-18:30

2 stops31h 25m

£574
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 29/9

22:40-19:55

1 stop14h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 6/10

08:45-22:40

2 stops20h 55m

£584

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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 21 hours 53 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 £415
China Southern
China Southern
From £320
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £727
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
From £382

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

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 16 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Shenzhen Airlines,China Southern, andAir China to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Southern
7.4
Good
175 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.

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 £156, while return flights cost around £478.

  • How much is a return flight to Nanjing?

    A return flight to Nanjing will typically cost around £497, however they can be found for as little as £478.

  • 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 (14 hours 10 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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