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Cheap flights from London to Nanjing from £313

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — NKG
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from London to Nanjing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£426

One-way from

£313

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£501
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/12-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 40m total
  • London to Nanjing
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 8/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£127 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from London to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 October 2025.

Thu 4/1210:30LGW - NKG
1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 11/1209:30NKG - LGW
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/10£426
Thu 4/1221:35LHR - NKG
1 stop16h 50mAir China
Fri 19/1220:55NKG - LHR
1 stop27h 00mAir China
Deal found 20/10£454
Tue 2/1220:25LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 45mAir China
Fri 19/1208:35NKG - LHR
1 stop15h 20mAir China
Deal found 20/10£471
Fri 5/1222:00LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Sat 20/1221:35NKG - LHR
1 stop29h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 20/10£492
Sun 7/1222:00LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Sat 20/1221:35NKG - LHR
1 stop29h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 20/10£495
Sat 6/1216:25LHR - NKG
2 stops23h 45mChina Eastern
Fri 19/1207:25NKG - LHR
1 stop18h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/10£503
Sat 6/1222:00LHR - NKG
1 stop30h 30mChina Southern
Sat 13/1216:00NKG - LHR
1 stop34h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 22/10£507
Wed 3/1222:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 30mChina Southern
Sat 20/1217:55NKG - LHR
1 stop32h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 20/10£508
Sat 6/1221:35LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 10mAir China
Sat 20/1211:20NKG - LHR
1 stop14h 30mAir China
Deal found 20/10£515
Sun 7/1211:35LGW - NKG
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Sat 20/1220:55NKG - LGW
1 stop16h 40mAir China
Deal found 20/10£516
Sun 7/1222:00LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Fri 19/1208:30NKG - LHR
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 20/10£519
Sat 6/1215:15LGW - NKG
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1220:55NKG - LGW
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£522

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 22 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Nanjing that are best for you.

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London

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Nanjing

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 4/12

10:30-00:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 11/12

09:30-06:30

1 stop29h 00m

£426

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 27/3

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£433

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£434

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

22:00-10:30

1 stop28h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 20/3

20:10-18:35

1 stop30h 25m

£434

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

21:35-22:25

1 stop16h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 19/12

20:55-15:55

1 stop27h 00m

£454

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

09:30-13:10

2 stops19h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 27/3

08:35-15:55

1 stop15h 20m

£464

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 11/2

07:30-11:00

2 stops19h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 18/2

20:55-17:50

1 stop28h 55m

£469

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

20:25-19:55

1 stop15h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 20/12

20:55-17:50

1 stop28h 55m

£471

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

20:25-10:10

1 stop29h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 19/12

08:35-15:55

1 stop15h 20m

£471

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

17:00-00:10

1 stop23h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

07:25-06:30

1 stop31h 05m

£481

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Best time to book a flight from London to Nanjing

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Nanjing (average of £386). Flying from London to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £713). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Nanjing?

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

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

Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% of one-stop itineraries from London to Nanjing on Cheapflights.

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

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

Haikou (HAK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £434.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London 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 53m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London 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 2h 07m.

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 22 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern from London to Nanjing by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.5
Good
20 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.0
Shenzhen Airlines
7.5
Good
20 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.5
Good
20 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.0
China Southern
7.4
Good
116 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.5
Good
20 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.0
China Eastern
7.2
Good
173 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.5
Good
20 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.0
Air China
7.2
Good
115 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.5
Good
20 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.0

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from London to Nanjing, you will be flying into Lukou Intl. Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is just 22.6 mi from the center of the city. Lukou Intl is the only Nanjing airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London per day. 4 airlines have flights to Nanjing Lukou Intl from London on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from London to Nanjing?

    There are many flights that can get you from London to Nanjing in 17h 35m. Fly via China Eastern or China Southern to get the fastest option. The distance between London and 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 to Nanjing round-trip?

    Air China, at £409, was found to be the cheapest airline from London to Nanjing.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern. Air China is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Nanjing one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Nanjing are China Eastern (£313), China Southern (£314), and Air China (£434).

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Nanjing?

    The most popular route from London to Nanjing is London Heathrow - Nanjing Lukou Intl. You may also consider London Gatwick - Nanjing Lukou Intl or London City - Nanjing Lukou Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Nanjing?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Nanjing (average of £386). Flying from London to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £713). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from London to Nanjing

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from London 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 22 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£409Average£797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£414Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£419Average£473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£543Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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