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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing from £317

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — NKG
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Nanjing Lukou Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£420

One-way from

£317

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£830
27/9-4/10
  • 27/9-4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • London to Nanjing
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 August 2025.

Sat 27/922:00LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1015:55NKG - LHR
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£420
Sun 28/922:10LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Sun 5/1008:35NKG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 14/8£438
Wed 19/1114:45LHR - NKG
2 stops25h 25mAir France
Thu 4/1207:25NKG - LHR
2 stops32h 30mAir France
Deal found 13/8£484
Wed 19/1111:30LHR - NKG
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1207:25NKG - LHR
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£485
Tue 26/821:20LHR - NKG
1 stop16h 50mChina Eastern
Tue 2/907:25NKG - LHR
1 stop18h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/8£492
Sun 28/922:40LHR - NKG
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1007:30NKG - LHR
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£506
Thu 20/1122:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 30mChina Southern
Thu 4/1215:55NKG - LHR
1 stop34h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 13/8£516
Sat 18/1022:05LHR - NKG
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1007:30NKG - LHR
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£521
Tue 18/1122:00LHR - NKG
1 stop32h 55mChina Southern
Thu 4/1221:35NKG - LHR
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 13/8£533
Thu 20/1113:50LHR - NKG
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1208:35NKG - LHR
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£544

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 15 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing that are best for you.

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Heathrow

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Price

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 27/9

22:00-10:30

1 stop29h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 4/10

15:55-20:00

1 stop35h 05m

£420

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sun 28/9

22:10-22:30

1 stop17h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 5/10

08:35-19:00

1 stop17h 25m

£438

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

14:45-00:10

2 stops25h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 4/12

07:25-07:55

2 stops32h 30m

£484

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

19:25-00:10

2 stops20h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 4/12

07:25-07:55

2 stops32h 30m

£484

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 20/11

11:30-00:10

2 stops28h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 4/12

07:25-08:00

2 stops32h 35m

£484

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 20/11

11:30-00:10

2 stops28h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 3/12

07:25-20:50

2 stops21h 25m

£485

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

17:35-00:10

2 stops22h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 3/12

07:25-07:40

2 stops32h 15m

£485

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

11:30-00:10

2 stops28h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 3/12

07:25-07:40

2 stops32h 15m

£485

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 26/8

21:20-21:10

1 stop16h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 2/9

07:25-18:40

1 stop18h 15m

£492

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sun 28/9

22:40-00:20

2 stops18h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 5/10

07:30-20:00

1 stop19h 30m

£506

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Nanjing. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 46% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Qingdao (TAO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £467.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 57m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 04m.

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 15 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, China Southern, andAir China 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
968 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PVG - HKG

everything was delay. The flight departed delayed and after arriving, the luggage was delayed
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
968 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
968 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PVG - HKG

everything was delay. The flight departed delayed and after arriving, the luggage was delayed
China Southern
7.6
Good
106 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
968 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PVG - HKG

everything was delay. The flight departed delayed and after arriving, the luggage was delayed
Air China
7.3
Good
94 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
968 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PVG - HKG

everything was delay. The flight departed delayed and after arriving, the luggage was delayed

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.

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

    China Southern, at £375, 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 36% 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Heathrow to Nanjing

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow 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 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£375Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£400Average£493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£404Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£536Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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