Cheap Flights to Nanjing

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Cheapest in	November	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	£483	Average for round-trip flights in June 2020
Round-trip from	£638	From London to Nanjing
One-way from	£543	One-way flight from London to Nanjing

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Are there currently restrictions on travel to Nanjing related to COVID-19?

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Nanjing along with the rest of China. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: China has restricted entry and transit to all travelers except Chinese nationals, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan passport holders, and travelers with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas, or visas issued after March 28, 2020. Travelers arriving at PEK will be given a PCR test and quarantined for 14 days at a designated location in Beijing. Travelers arriving at Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) must undergo Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) and a 14-day quarantine in designated places for medical observation. Airline crew with a layover at the above airports must undergo NAT inside the passenger terminal, then self-isolate at their hotel temporarily before acquiring the NAT results. Airline crew arriving at the above airports will be quarantined after their last shift, and must self-isolate in crew hotels during shift breaks. Travelers arriving at Guangzhou (CAN) or Shenzhen (SZX) who live in or have been in France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, or the United States in the past 14 days must undergo 14-day quarantine at home or in designated places for medical observation. All passengers arriving at SZX will have a PCR test. Travelers arriving at XMN will be quarantined for medical observation at designated hotels for 14 days at their own expense. This does not apply to travelers under 18 years old or above 70 years old, pregnant women, and travelers suffering from illness, who must apply for permission to undergo a 14-day quarantine at home.. If you are looking to book a trip to Nanjing and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about travelling during COVID-19.

Cheapest prices for Nanjing flights by month

January

£427

February

£475

March

£450

April

£416

May

£403

June

£424

July

£579

August

£487

September

£419

October

£455

November

£519

December

£489

May is currently the cheapest month to fly to Nanjing. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

When is the best time to fly to Nanjing?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

LON - NKG Price	£403 - £848
NKG Temperature	7 - 33 °C
NKG Rainfall	33 - 201 mm

The best times to visit Nanjing are in April and May or September and October. During these months, Nanjing enjoys a mild climate away from the scorching temperatures of July and August – when the metropolis is nicknamed the ‘Furnace City’. Avoid visiting Nanjing between May 1st-3rd and October 1st-7th, as these are Chinese national holidays and many Chinese visitors will be travelling to the city, which is a very popular destination amongst locals and foreigners alike. If you choose to travel at another time of the year, check the dates for the Chinese Spring Festival that falls in January or February. By avoiding the city’s busiest times, you will avoid paying a premium and stand a chance of finding better deals on cheap flights.

When is the best time to book a flight to Nanjing?

The best time to book flights to Nanjing is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Nanjing?

The cheapest day to fly to Nanjing is usually Thursday. At the moment, Saturday is the most expensive.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights in the afternoon are likely to offer the best value for money for your Nanjing trip. A flight at midday will more often than not be of higher cost.

Nanjing overview

The ancient city of Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu province, and lies on the south bank of the famous Yangtze river. Over two thousand years of history sits alongside the city’s modern side, where skyscrapers and shopping malls are just round the corner from temples, palaces and relics from ancient dynasties. History buffs should pay a visit to the Presidential Palace of Nanjing, with historical roots stretching back to the Ming Dynasty who ruled China between 1368 and 1644. The Confucius Temple, originally constructed in 1034 is a beautiful building paying testament to the wisdom of Confucianism. Surrounding the temple are many buildings constructed in the traditional Chinese architectural style, with winding markets, restaurants and coffee shops where you can sit by the canal and watch the world go by in this enchanting city.

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.