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£264+ Cheap flights to Nanjing

— NKG
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Nanjing in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Nanjing

Fri 30/1021:00 -
1 stop33h 35m
Thu 12/1115:35 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 22/10£403
Mon 30/1121:00 -
1 stop33h 35m
Sun 13/1215:35 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 24/10£406
Mon 2/1121:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Mon 9/1109:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 24/10£436
Tue 27/1022:30 -
1 stop32h 50m
Tue 9/221:25 -
1 stop29h 45m
Deal found 21/10£456
Sat 5/1221:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Sat 12/1219:20 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 20/10£471
Fri 4/1209:50 -
1 stop17h 40m
Fri 11/1213:30 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 20/10£491
Fri 4/1216:05 -
1 stop23h 20m
Fri 11/1211:35 -
1 stop39h 25m
Deal found 20/10£513
Mon 30/1117:00 -
3 stops33h 50m
Sun 13/1207:50 -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 24/10£514
Mon 30/1109:50 -
1 stop20h 30m
Sun 13/1215:30 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 24/10£516
Mon 30/1117:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Sun 13/1218:50 -
2 stops28h 45m
Deal found 24/10£523
Fri 27/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 30m
Tue 1/1219:30 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 21/10£532
Fri 30/1019:10 -
1 stop19h 45m
Thu 12/1121:05 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 22/10£551

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Return from

£406

One-way from

£264

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£765
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 30/11-13/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • London to Nanjing
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13/11-31/12
  • 13/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • London to Nanjing
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LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

21:50-11:10

1 stop29h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£264

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

21:00-10:35

1 stop29h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£290

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

21:00-00:15

3 stops43h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£312

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Tue 2/2

20:15-12:10

2 stops31h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£339

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 12/12

20:50-12:30

3 stops31h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£356
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

08:00-07:30

1 stop15h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£362

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 12/12

22:30-10:00

3 stops27h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£364

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

08:40-23:55

2 stops31h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£389

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 30/11

21:00-14:35

1 stop33h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 13/12

15:35-18:15

1 stop34h 40m

£406

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Fri 4/12

09:50-11:30

1 stop17h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 11/12

13:30-06:30

1 stop25h 00m

£491

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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 1 minute. 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 £420
China Southern
China Southern
From £324
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £650
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 Air China and China Southern to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Southern
7.4
Good
183 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

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, Air China 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 £362, 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 (19 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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