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 £470, 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 (16 hours 5 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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Deal found 30/12£1,139

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Fri 16/121:50LHR - NKG

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Return from	£382
One-way from	£259
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£371

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Mon 16/2

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 19/3

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£379

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

22:00-11:30

1 stop29h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 8/2

11:40-18:35

1 stop38h 55m

£382

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

21:10-12:55

1 stop31h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 7/2

15:30-19:10

1 stop35h 40m

£400

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

22:00-11:30

1 stop29h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 9/3

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£413

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

22:00-12:30

1 stop30h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 12/3

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£413

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 4/4

08:35-19:00

1 stop17h 25m

£413

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

19:35-23:35

1 stop20h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 2/4

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 00m

£413

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

21:35-17:00

1 stop27h 25m

£413

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 21/3

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£413

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 3/4

08:35-19:00

1 stop17h 25m

£413

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How long is the flight to Nanjing?

On average, a flight from London to Nanjing takes 20 hours 15 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.

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

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

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22 reviews

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7.5

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22 reviews

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7.2

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184 reviews

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Air China

7.2

Good

135 reviews

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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 £470, 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 (16 hours 5 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

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