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£411+ Cheap flights to Nanjing

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— NKG
27 dic — 3 gen1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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mer 3/1222:00LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
dom 7/1208:30NKG - LHR
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 24/11£411
mer 3/1219:45LHR - NKG
1 stop31h 55mHainan Airlines
dom 7/1212:45NKG - LHR
2 stops37h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/11£439
mer 3/1217:35LHR - NKG
2 stops22h 35mAir France
dom 7/1207:25NKG - LHR
2 stops32h 30mAir France
Deal found 24/11£568
mer 3/1206:20LHR - NKG
2 stops33h 50mChina Eastern
dom 7/1207:25NKG - LHR
2 stops21h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11£586
mer 3/1217:00LGW - NKG
1 stop23h 10mChina Eastern
dom 7/1213:20NKG - LGW
2 stops32h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11£758
mer 3/1211:05LGW - NKG
2 stops27h 30mAir China
dom 7/1212:00NKG - LGW
2 stops26h 55mAir China
Deal found 24/11£841
mer 3/1207:45LCY - NKG
2 stops32h 25mKLM
dom 7/1207:25NKG - LCY
2 stops32h 45mKLM
Deal found 23/11£1,164

Flights to Nanjing in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nanjing in 2025, 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 27 novembre 2025.

Return from

£419

One-way from

£430

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£441
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 8/1-15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 13/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£168 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

gio 8/1

10:30-00:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

gio 15/1

09:30-14:00

1 stop36h 30m

£419

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 7/3

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£426

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

gio 8/1

21:35-22:45

1 stop17h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

gio 15/1

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£476

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 10/1

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

sab 17/1

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£478

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 7/3

06:20-00:10

2 stops33h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

07:25-17:30

1 stop18h 05m

£495

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 10/1

10:30-10:10

2 stops15h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

sab 17/1

08:45-19:10

1 stop18h 25m

£500

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 7/3

11:30-19:55

2 stops24h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

17:30-15:55

1 stop30h 25m

£509

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

sab 7/3

10:30-00:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

07:25-06:30

1 stop31h 05m

£521

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

mar 14/4

15:25-23:20

2 stops24h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

mar 28/4

07:30-18:40

1 stop18h 10m

£570

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

gio 8/1

09:55-20:35

1 stop26h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

gio 15/1

08:20-21:05

3 stops44h 45m

£579

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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 26 hours 50 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.

Air China
Air China
From £381
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £551
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
From £376
China Southern
China Southern
From £363

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nanjing?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Nanjing are Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern.

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 27 novembre 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6
Air China
7.2
Good
126 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6

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 £479, while return flights cost around £126.

  • 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 10 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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