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Cheap flights from London to Nanjing from £335

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — NKG
10 Aug — 17 Aug1
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 11 July 2026.

Sun 11/1022:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 8/1108:45
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 7/7£469
Wed 21/1022:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop19h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Wed 11/1108:45
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/7£471
Fri 28/822:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 6/908:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/7£490
Wed 11/1111:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop26h 45m
Air China
Sun 15/1111:20
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop26h 20m
Air China
Deal found 10/7£490
Wed 21/1022:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1108:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£499
Tue 18/820:25
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/812:40
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£502
Sun 18/1022:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 8/1117:25
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop33h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/7£506
Fri 23/1022:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop18h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 14/1121:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/7£526
Fri 28/820:25
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/908:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£537
Fri 28/822:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop29h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 6/912:50
NKG
-
LHR
2 stops37h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 8/7£544
Fri 28/822:00
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop18h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 6/919:30
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/7£569
Mon 24/820:20
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Mon 31/808:45
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 35m
Air China
Deal found 10/7£630

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 11 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£335

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£859
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 11/10-8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 2/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 55m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£131 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

11:35-22:20

1 stop26h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 15/11

11:20-05:40

1 stop26h 20m

£490

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 18/8

20:25-12:40

1 stop33h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 25/8

12:40-20:00

1 stop38h 20m

£502

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 21/10

22:05-21:55

1 stop16h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 8/11

17:25-19:10

1 stop33h 45m

£506

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 19/10

22:05-00:05

1 stop19h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 14/11

21:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

£506

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sun 18/10

22:05-21:15

1 stop16h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 12/11

21:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

£526

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 19/10

22:05-08:35

1 stop27h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 13/11

21:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

£526

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 24/10

22:05-22:25

1 stop17h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 8/11

17:25-19:10

1 stop33h 45m

£526

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 23/10

22:05-23:15

1 stop18h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 13/11

21:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

£546

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

22:40-19:55

1 stop14h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 20/11

07:35-19:10

1 stop19h 35m

£564

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 18/11

22:05-13:00

1 stop30h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/11

14:15-15:00

1 stop32h 45m

£629

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Nanjing (average of £323). Flying from London to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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 48% 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 £472.

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 42m.

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 26m.

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 11 July 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
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

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
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

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
7.5
Good
158 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

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
7.4
Good
157 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

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. 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 16h 50m. Fly via Air China or Shenzhen 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?

    China Southern, at £380, 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 32% 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 Stansted - 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Nanjing (average of £323). Flying from London to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£380Average£452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£403Average£470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£446Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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