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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nanjing from £420

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — NKG
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Fri 24/418:00
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop22h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 10/507:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/3£420
Sat 11/411:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 10/507:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3£420
Thu 11/611:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 18/607:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/3£468
Fri 24/411:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 9/507:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/3£469
Tue 26/511:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 35m
China Eastern
Wed 10/607:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/3£527

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Round-trip from

£420

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£478
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

18:00-23:05

1 stop22h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 10/5

07:25-06:40

1 stop30h 15m

£420

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 11/6

11:35-23:20

1 stop28h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£468

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

11:35-23:10

1 stop28h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 10/6

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£527
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

12:35-10:20

1 stop14h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 27/4

20:55-06:35

1 stop16h 40m

£639

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

12:35-10:20

1 stop14h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 30/4

20:55-06:35

1 stop16h 40m

£647

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Tue 31/3

17:00-07:05

1 stop31h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 7/4

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£688

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 11/6

12:35-10:20

1 stop14h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

16:10-06:35

2 stops21h 25m

£716

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

18:00-23:20

1 stop22h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 20/5

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£727
Cheapest one-way

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 16/3

10:30-22:55

1 stop28h 25m

£855

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 1/4

20:45-10:50

2 stops31h 05m

£1,434

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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 11 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nanjing, such as Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.3
Good
141 reviews
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Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.
Air China
7.3
Good
141 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
141 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Nanjing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanjing from London Gatwick?

    Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG), located 22.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Gatwick to Nanjing. 1 airline have flights to Lukou Intl from London Gatwick on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Gatwick to Nanjing Lukou Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nanjing?

    Departing from London Gatwick Airport to Nanjing will take you 22h 05m. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Nanjing is about 5615 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Nanjing round-trip?

    Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to Nanjing, with prices starting at £572.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Nanjing that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Nanjing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Nanjing?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Nanjing.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Nanjing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Nanjing by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Gatwick to Nanjing

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Gatwick to Nanjing. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£572Average£1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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