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Cheap flights from London to Nanjing from £283

LON — NKG
15 Nov — 22 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Nanjing

Fri 30/1021:00 -
1 stop33h 35m
Thu 12/1115:35 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 15/10£407
Wed 11/1121:05 -
1 stop30h 45m
Tue 1/1220:55 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 13/10£417
Wed 4/1121:05 -
1 stop30h 45m
Tue 23/220:55 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 16/10£419
Thu 26/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 30m
Thu 3/1208:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 12/10£422
Sat 28/1122:00 -
1 stop29h 30m
Sat 5/1209:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 14/10£439
Sun 15/1112:30 -
1 stop16h 40m
Sat 21/1108:30 -
1 stop29h 55m
Deal found 12/10£442
Thu 26/1122:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Thu 3/1209:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 12/10£444
Sun 29/1122:00 -
1 stop30h 30m
Sun 6/1219:30 -
1 stop31h 05m
Deal found 15/10£456
Thu 29/1022:30 -
1 stop17h 45m
Sun 8/1115:30 -
1 stop35h 40m
Deal found 14/10£462
Sat 5/1221:10 -
1 stop19h 05m
Tue 22/1208:00 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 13/10£464
Thu 5/1122:30 -
1 stop29h 15m
Wed 24/209:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 15/10£467
Tue 10/1122:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Tue 17/1109:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 13/10£471

Find flight deals from London to Nanjing

Round-trip from

£407

One-way from

£283

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£608
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 30/10-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 45m total
  • London to Nanjing
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28/11-31/12
  • 28/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 28/11

21:00-11:30

2 stops30h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£283

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

21:00-11:30

2 stops30h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£290

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 28/11

22:00-11:30

1 stop29h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£291

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sun 25/10

21:10-22:25

1 stop17h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£299

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

21:10-22:25

1 stop17h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£301

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 28/11

15:35-09:45

3 stops34h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£308

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sun 25/10

21:10-10:15

1 stop29h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£312

LondonNanjing

LHR London Heathrow - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

20:45-07:30

2 stops50h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£324
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

11:35-12:45

1 stop17h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£330

LondonNanjing

LGW London Gatwick - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

11:35-22:50

1 stop27h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£332

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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 £381). Flying from London to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £885). 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 £551 and £772 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £407 on Hainan Airlines (30 Oct–12 Nov).

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

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from London to Nanjing on Cheapflights.

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

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £414.

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 44m.

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

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 38m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air China and China 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.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Southern
7.4
Good
179 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

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. 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 15m. Fly via China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, or Air China 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 £384, 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 26% 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 £381). Flying from London to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £885). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£384Average£455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£408Average£441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£457Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£657Average£864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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