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— NKG
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
1 adult
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 13 May 2026.

Mon 1/622:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop28h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 15/611:00
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 11/5£495
Thu 11/618:00
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop22h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 18/607:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/5£517
Tue 22/922:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Air China
Tue 10/1108:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
Air China
Deal found 13/5£540
Thu 11/621:20
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop19h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 18/609:20
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/5£545
Mon 1/611:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 15/607:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/5£606
Tue 25/817:40
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop16h 50m
China Southern
Mon 14/916:45
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop20h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 10/5£760
Tue 23/612:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop14h 45m
Air China
Tue 30/620:55
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Deal found 8/5£763
Mon 1/610:20
LGW
-
NKG
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/612:30
NKG
-
LGW
3 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5£766
Tue 23/613:30
LGW
-
NKG
2 stops51h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/621:05
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£777
Tue 13/1022:00
STN
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NKG
3 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1120:00
NKG
-
STN
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5£858
Tue 22/916:20
STN
-
NKG
3 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1120:00
NKG
-
STN
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5£899
Tue 25/806:55
LCY
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NKG
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/914:15
NKG
-
LCY
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£920

Find flight deals to Nanjing

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 13 May 2026.

Return from

£495

One-way from

£330

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£422
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 1/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • London to Nanjing
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  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

22:00-09:55

1 stop28h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 15/6

11:00-19:30

1 stop15h 30m

£506

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

14:45-23:45

2 stops26h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

07:25-18:40

1 stop18h 15m

£567
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

18:00-23:05

1 stop22h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 15/6

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£648

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 13/10

22:00-13:35

1 stop32h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 3/11

17:30-21:00

2 stops35h 30m

£649

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 27/6

07:25-16:05

2 stops25h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 4/7

12:40-20:00

1 stop38h 20m

£703

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

20:45-12:45

2 stops33h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

07:50-07:00

2 stops30h 10m

£708

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

21:45-12:45

2 stops32h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

14:30-15:05

2 stops31h 35m

£723

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Tue 25/8

17:40-17:30

1 stop16h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 14/9

16:45-06:30

1 stop20h 45m

£760

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 26/6

22:00-09:55

1 stop28h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 3/7

23:40-19:30

1 stop26h 50m

£764

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

10:20-20:55

2 stops27h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 15/6

12:30-09:00

3 stops27h 30m

£766

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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 10 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 China Southern.

Air China
Air China
From £415
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
From £382
China Southern
China Southern
From £320
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £613

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 13 May 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
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

8.0

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
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

8.0

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
7.5
Good
151 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

8.0

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
7.3
Good
149 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

8.0

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 (15 hours 50 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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