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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing from £279

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — NKG
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2026.

Sat 25/422:10
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 20m
China Southern
Fri 8/508:30
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3£394
Mon 9/322:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 35m
China Southern
Sun 22/321:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 28/2£397
Sat 7/321:10
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 21/308:45
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/2£407
Sat 18/422:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Thu 30/421:00
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/2£410
Sat 25/422:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 9/507:15
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/3£419
Thu 16/422:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/508:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3£421
Sat 7/321:10
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop29h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 23/308:45
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/2£423
Sat 7/321:10
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop37h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 22/307:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/2£424
Tue 10/321:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop15h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 24/307:25
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/2£427
Tue 10/322:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop33h 00m
China Southern
Tue 17/308:30
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2£430
Sat 11/422:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 10/518:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop32h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 3/3£432

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Nanjing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Nanjing (NKG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£394

One-way from

£279

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£519
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/4-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£129 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Nanjing that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

21:10-23:05

1 stop17h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 29/3

08:05-19:00

1 stop18h 55m

£423

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

22:05-21:55

1 stop16h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 24/5

19:40-19:50

1 stop31h 10m

£435

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

22:05-23:15

1 stop18h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 13/6

07:15-19:50

1 stop19h 35m

£437

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

21:20-23:20

1 stop19h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

07:25-18:40

1 stop18h 15m

£529

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 26/5

21:20-23:10

1 stop18h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 10/6

07:25-18:40

1 stop18h 15m

£529

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

20:25-07:30

1 stop27h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 31/3

07:25-18:40

1 stop18h 15m

£531

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

22:00-21:55

1 stop16h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 24/4

23:40-19:30

1 stop26h 50m

£551

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

21:10-23:05

1 stop17h 55m

£279

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

22:10-21:00

1 stop15h 50m

£287

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 3/4

22:10-11:30

1 stop30h 20m

£329

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing (average of £349). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £859). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 4 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Shenzhen Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

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

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,187 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

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
7.4
Good
140 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

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
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow 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 Heathrow?

    Most people fly into Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) if they book a flight to Nanjing from London Heathrow. On average, Lukou Intl has 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day from 4 airlines. Nanjing Lukou Intl is conveniently located just 22.6 mi from Nanjing’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern fly from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing in about 17h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 05m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing is about 5610 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing round-trip?

    China Southern, at £382, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Shenzhen Airlines and Air China. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing (average of £349). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £859). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£382Average£474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£415Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£438Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£545Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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