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Cheap flights from London to Nanjing from £243

LON — NKG
21 Sep — 28 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Nanjing

Wed 9/911:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Sun 13/908:30 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 18/8£433
Sun 23/822:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Wed 9/908:30 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 18/8£435
Tue 25/817:40 -
1 stop21h 50m
Thu 3/921:05 -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 20/8£448
Wed 26/817:10 -
1 stop22h 20m
Fri 4/921:05 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 19/8£455
Sat 22/821:30 -
1 stop30h 10m
Thu 10/922:15 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 18/8£457
Mon 24/822:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Sun 6/922:00 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 17/8£459
Mon 24/822:00 -
1 stop29h 00m
Sun 6/915:35 -
2 stops34h 55m
Deal found 17/8£460
Thu 1/1022:10 -
1 stop34h 30m
Mon 5/1021:05 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 18/8£461
Wed 9/922:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Sun 13/921:05 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 17/8£462
Fri 2/1011:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Fri 9/1018:55 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 18/8£465
Wed 26/817:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Fri 11/908:30 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 22/8£476
Thu 3/922:10 -
1 stop29h 20m
Sun 13/908:30 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 18/8£477

Find flight deals from London to Nanjing

Round-trip from

£433

One-way from

£243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£500
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • London to Nanjing
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18/9
  • 18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

22:10-21:00

1 stop15h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 13/9

11:35-19:20

1 stop38h 45m

£459

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

22:10-15:40

1 stop34h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 5/10

21:05-19:20

1 stop29h 15m

£461

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Fri 2/10

11:00-15:40

1 stop21h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 9/10

18:55-06:30

1 stop18h 35m

£465

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

11:00-21:00

1 stop27h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 6/9

12:35-19:40

1 stop38h 05m

£491

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 21/10

19:35-22:55

1 stop20h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 11/11

11:20-17:50

1 stop14h 30m

£514

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

12:35-22:05

2 stops26h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 13/9

18:55-18:20

2 stops30h 25m

£563

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 21/10

19:35-23:25

1 stop20h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 11/11

08:35-22:55

2 stops22h 20m

£569

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

18:00-21:45

2 stops20h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 13/9

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£637

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 21/10

06:00-10:30

2 stops21h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 11/11

08:30-06:30

1 stop30h 00m

£639

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 2/10

21:45-23:45

2 stops43h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 9/10

07:25-15:05

2 stops38h 40m

£649

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Nanjing (average of £370). Flying from London to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £735). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Nanjing flights typically cost between £480 and £677 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £433 on China Southern (9 Sept–13 Sept).

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

Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from London to Nanjing on Cheapflights.

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

Beijing (PEK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £450.

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

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 47m.

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

Flights via Shenzhen (SZX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 27m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Shenzhen Airlines,Air China, andChina Southern 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
7.9
Good
26 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.4

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
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.4

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
7.4
Good
161 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.4

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.4

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

  • 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. 3 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 20h 20m. Fly via China Southern, Air China, or Etihad Airways 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?

    China Southern, at £373, was found to be the cheapest airline from London to Nanjing.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Shenzhen Airlines and Air China. China Southern is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Nanjing (average of £370). Flying from London to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £735). 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 3 airlines flying from London to Nanjing

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£373Average£444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£397Average£462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£439Average£523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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