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£269+ Cheap flights to Nanjing

— NKG
30 Oct — 6 Nov1
1 adult
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 28/9£395
Wed 28/1017:45 -
1 stop14h 25m
Tue 17/1108:35 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 27/9£407
Fri 13/1109:50 -
1 stop16h 40m
Fri 20/1108:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 29/9£425
Fri 30/1021:00 -
1 stop33h 35m
Tue 10/1112:55 -
1 stop37h 30m
Deal found 30/9£432
Tue 10/1122:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Tue 1/1209:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 29/9£433
Tue 10/1122:00 -
1 stop32h 20m
Tue 17/1108:30 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 26/9£434
Wed 28/1016:05 -
1 stop17h 15m
Tue 17/1120:30 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 25/9£438
Tue 20/1022:00 -
1 stop27h 35m
Wed 11/1108:00 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 30/9£444
Wed 28/1009:50 -
1 stop16h 40m
Tue 10/1120:30 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 30/9£462
Wed 28/1009:50 -
1 stop16h 40m
Tue 17/1119:30 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 25/9£481
Thu 1/1011:10 -
1 stop25h 20m
Wed 4/1111:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 25/9£483
Fri 30/1009:50 -
1 stop16h 40m
Thu 12/1120:30 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 29/9£490

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Return from

£395

One-way from

£269

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£453
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 30/10-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 45m total
  • London to Nanjing
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15/11-31/12
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • London to Nanjing
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LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

21:50-11:10

1 stop29h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£269

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 9/11

21:00-14:35

1 stop33h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£287

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

21:00-14:35

1 stop33h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£291
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

21:10-22:25

1 stop17h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£302

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 9/11

06:40-22:40

2 stops32h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£305

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

21:30-20:05

2 stops38h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£326

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

06:10-22:40

2 stops32h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£333

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

09:50-18:20

1 stop24h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£343

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 28/10

09:50-14:20

1 stop20h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£360

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

08:40-23:55

2 stops31h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£382

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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 19 hours 33 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 £425
China Southern
China Southern
From £328
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £765
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
From £409

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

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.3

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

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.3

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.3

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 £160, while return flights cost around £213.

  • How much is a return flight to Nanjing?

    A return flight to Nanjing will typically cost around £260, however they can be found for as little as £213.

  • 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 45 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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