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Cheap flights from London to Nanjing from £385

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — NKG
7 feb — 14 feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 8 gennaio 2026.

Round-trip from

£385

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£370
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 1/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • London to Nanjing
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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 8 gennaio 2026.

dom 1/321:10LHR - NKG
1 stop19h 05mShenzhen Airlines
dom 22/307:35NKG - LHR
1 stop19h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/1£385
sab 7/322:00LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
dom 22/319:15NKG - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1£399
sab 11/422:10LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
dom 10/513:45NKG - LHR
1 stop36h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1£404
ven 27/221:00LHR - NKG
1 stop33h 35mHainan Airlines
dom 22/315:35NKG - LHR
1 stop34h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/1£457
sab 21/221:00LHR - NKG
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
sab 28/221:55NKG - LHR
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£466
sab 28/221:35LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom 22/308:45NKG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£471
sab 28/221:35LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 05mAir China
dom 22/311:20NKG - LHR
1 stop36h 35mAir China
Deal found 6/1£471
gio 19/306:20STN - NKG
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
ven 10/422:15NKG - STN
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£524
sab 11/412:35LGW - NKG
1 stop20h 30mAir China
dom 10/517:05NKG - LGW
1 stop20h 40mAir China
Deal found 6/1£577
lun 30/305:55STN - NKG
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom 12/413:25NKG - STN
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£589
lun 30/306:55LGW - NKG
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom 12/413:25NKG - LGW
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£598
gio 19/307:00LGW - NKG
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
ven 10/422:15NKG - LGW
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£608

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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 8 gennaio 2026.
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Return

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LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

dom 1/3

21:10-00:15

1 stop19h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

07:35-19:10

1 stop19h 35m

£385

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 7/3

22:00-11:30

1 stop29h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

19:15-17:00

1 stop29h 45m

£399

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 11/4

22:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 10/5

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 00m

£412

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

ven 27/2

21:00-14:35

1 stop33h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

15:35-17:55

1 stop34h 20m

£457

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 21/2

21:00-09:30

1 stop28h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

sab 28/2

21:55-19:40

1 stop29h 45m

£466

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 28/2

21:35-22:40

1 stop17h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

11:20-15:55

1 stop36h 35m

£471

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

sab 28/2

07:30-11:00

2 stops19h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 22/3

20:55-15:55

1 stop27h 00m

£494

LondonNanjing

STN - NKG

STNNKG

London Stansted

gio 19/3

06:20-18:05

3 stops27h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

ven 10/4

22:15-00:20

2 stops33h 05m

£524

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

sab 11/4

12:35-16:05

1 stop20h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 10/5

17:05-06:45

1 stop20h 40m

£577

LondonNanjing

STN - NKG

STNNKG

London Stansted

lun 30/3

05:55-09:00

1 stop20h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

dom 12/4

13:25-07:50

2 stops49h 25m

£589

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Nanjing (average of £378). Flying from London to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £850). 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 £431.

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 50m.

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 8 gennaio 2026.
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
7.6
Good
22 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0
China Southern
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0
China Eastern
7.2
Good
187 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0
Air China
7.2
Good
136 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

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 19h 05m. Fly via Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, or Hainan Airlines 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?

    Shenzhen Airlines, at £410, was found to be the cheapest airline from London to Nanjing.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Southern and Air China. Shenzhen Airlines is currently priced 28% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Nanjing (average of £378). Flying from London to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £850). 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 8 gennaio 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£410Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£416Average£469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£427Average£788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£539Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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