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Cheap flights from London to Nanjing from £252

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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — NKG
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£400

One-way from

£252

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£569
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/10-20/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Tianjin Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • 28/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 05m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£117 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 September 2025.

Wed 1/1022:10LHR - NKG
1 stop36h 20mChina Southern
Sat 20/1219:05NKG - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9£400
Wed 1/1012:35LGW - NKG
1 stop17h 00mAir China
Sat 20/1211:20NKG - LGW
1 stop26h 15mAir China
Deal found 15/9£455
Thu 6/1117:35LHR - NKG
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1107:25NKG - LHR
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£466
Thu 6/1122:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 30mChina Southern
Thu 27/1119:05NKG - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9£467
Wed 1/1020:55LHR - NKG
2 stops43h 25mKLM
Sat 20/1207:25NKG - LHR
2 stops32h 15mKLM
Deal found 15/9£507
Sat 4/1022:05LHR - NKG
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1220:35NKG - LHR
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£514
Wed 1/1006:55LHR - NKG
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1208:35NKG - LHR
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£521
Thu 6/1109:00LHR - NKG
2 stops31h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 27/1107:25NKG - LHR
1 stop18h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£524
Thu 30/1007:00LHR - NKG
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1120:35NKG - LHR
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£532
Thu 30/1010:30LGW - NKG
1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 6/1107:25NKG - LGW
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£538
Thu 30/1015:45LHR - NKG
2 stops24h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 6/1107:25NKG - LHR
1 stop18h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£540
Thu 30/1014:20LGW - NKG
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1108:35NKG - LGW
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£624

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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 17 September 2025.
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Price

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

22:10-17:30

1 stop36h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 20/12

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£400

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

12:35-12:35

1 stop17h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 20/12

11:20-05:35

1 stop26h 15m

£455

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 6/11

17:35-00:10

2 stops22h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 27/11

07:25-20:50

2 stops21h 25m

£466

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

10:30-00:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

07:25-06:30

1 stop31h 05m

£501

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

20:55-23:20

2 stops43h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 20/12

07:25-07:40

2 stops32h 15m

£507

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

22:05-21:45

1 stop16h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 20/12

20:35-17:50

1 stop29h 15m

£514

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

21:35-22:25

1 stop16h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 6/11

17:10-15:55

1 stop30h 45m

£521

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

06:55-15:55

2 stops26h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 20/12

08:35-15:55

1 stop15h 20m

£521

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

15:00-00:10

2 stops25h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

07:25-10:30

2 stops35h 05m

£535

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

10:30-00:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 6/11

07:25-06:30

1 stop31h 05m

£538

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

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 47% 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.

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £399.

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 54m.

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 Shenzhen (SZX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 53m.

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 17 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Air China, 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Air China
7.3
Good
101 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    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. Fly via China Southern, Air China, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. The distance between London and Nanjing is about 5615 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?

    China Southern, at £373, was found to be the cheapest airline from London to Nanjing.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Air China and Shenzhen Airlines. China Southern is currently priced 34% 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 Tianjin Airlines (£252), Air China (£289), and Shenzhen Airlines (£361).

  • 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.

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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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£373Average£464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£401Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£405Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£533Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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