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£286+ Cheap flights to Nanjing

— NKG
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Nanjing in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Nanjing

Mon 30/1121:00 -
1 stop33h 35m
Sun 13/1215:35 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 24/10£408
Mon 30/1121:00 -
1 stop33h 35m
Thu 14/115:35 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 25/10£435
Mon 2/1121:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Mon 9/1109:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 24/10£438
Wed 25/1121:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Wed 2/1208:00 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 28/10£453
Thu 29/1022:30 -
1 stop32h 50m
Sun 8/1112:45 -
1 stop38h 25m
Deal found 27/10£459
Wed 25/1108:45 -
2 stops17h 15m
Wed 2/1208:00 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 28/10£514
Mon 30/1117:00 -
3 stops33h 50m
Sun 13/1207:50 -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 24/10£516
Mon 30/1109:50 -
1 stop20h 30m
Sun 13/1215:30 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 24/10£519
Mon 30/1117:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Sun 13/1218:50 -
2 stops28h 45m
Deal found 24/10£525
Fri 27/1109:50 -
1 stop22h 35m
Tue 1/1219:30 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 24/10£534
Sun 8/1121:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Mon 16/1117:50 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 25/10£536
Mon 2/1110:30 -
1 stop29h 25m
Mon 9/1107:25 -
1 stop31h 05m
Deal found 24/10£579

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Return from

£408

One-way from

£286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£769
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 30/11-13/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • London to Nanjing
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 35m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 3/2

09:50-21:25

1 stop27h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£286

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

£341

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

21:50-13:10

1 stop31h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£342

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

£357

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

21:10-14:35

3 stops33h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£360

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 3/2

17:15-10:10

3 stops32h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£363

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 12/12

19:10-10:00

3 stops30h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£366

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

20:55-23:55

2 stops43h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£399

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 30/11

21:00-14:35

1 stop33h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 14/1

15:35-17:45

1 stop34h 10m

£447
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 23/12

15:55-21:55

2 stops22h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£496

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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 43 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 £422
China Southern
China Southern
From £325
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £653
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
From £406

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
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

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
184 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

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
167 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

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 £159, while return flights cost around £215.

  • How much is a return flight to Nanjing?

    A return flight to Nanjing will typically cost around £364, however they can be found for as little as £215.

  • 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 55 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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