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Cheap flights from London to Nanjing from £305

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — NKG
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 25 March 2026.

Sun 31/522:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 20/608:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 24/3£366
Mon 8/622:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop18h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 22/607:15
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 23/3£440
Sun 19/422:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/407:20
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£473
Thu 30/420:25
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/518:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£479
Sat 11/422:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop18h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 10/515:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop35h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/3£489
Thu 7/522:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/521:00
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£493
Thu 11/622:40
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/615:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£494
Tue 26/522:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/607:15
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£499
Thu 7/511:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 14/507:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/3£505
Thu 11/611:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 18/607:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/3£518
Thu 30/411:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 17/507:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/3£575
Thu 11/609:15
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/620:55
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£581

Find 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 25 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£366

One-way from

£305

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£495
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 31/5-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 35m total
  • London to Nanjing
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11/6
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Cheapest return flight

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sun 31/5

22:05-21:55

1 stop16h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 20/6

08:05-19:50

1 stop18h 45m

£366

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

22:05-17:00

1 stop35h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 22/6

08:05-19:50

1 stop18h 45m

£469

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

£572

LondonNanjing

STN - NKG

STNNKG

London Stansted

Thu 11/6

09:05-09:00

1 stop16h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

18:40-23:40

2 stops36h 00m

£588

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

06:15-07:05

1 stop17h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 17/5

07:25-18:40

1 stop18h 15m

£619

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

11:35-23:20

1 stop28h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 17/5

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£649

LondonNanjing

STN - NKG

STNNKG

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

09:05-09:00

1 stop16h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 12/5

19:30-23:59

3 stops35h 29m

£654

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

22:05-11:40

1 stop30h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 17/5

11:45-19:50

2 stops39h 05m

£680
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 11/6

12:35-10:20

1 stop14h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

17:10-06:35

1 stop20h 25m

£685

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

22:05-11:40

1 stop30h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 17/5

18:35-19:50

1 stop32h 15m

£697

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Best time to book a flight from London to Nanjing

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Cheapflights Insights

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 £348). Flying from London to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £856). 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 38% 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 43m.

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 21m.

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 25 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Shenzhen Airlines,China Southern, andAir China 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
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

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
145 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

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
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

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 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 14h 45m. Fly via Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern, or Air China 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 £399, 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 29% 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 £348). Flying from London to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £856). 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£399Average£465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£404Average£496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£447Average£793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£542Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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