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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Nanjing from £241

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — NKG
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 March 2026.

Sun 26/422:10
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop30h 20m
China Southern
Tue 12/513:45
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop36h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 8/3£389
Sun 26/412:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop14h 45m
Air China
Sun 3/520:55
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Air China
Deal found 12/3£393
Sun 31/522:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop33h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 20/621:00
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 9/3£396
Fri 24/422:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 55m
Tianjin Airlines
Sat 9/522:55
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 05m
Tianjin Airlines
Deal found 7/3£398
Fri 24/411:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 9/507:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/3£401
Mon 8/622:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop33h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 22/608:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/3£405
Tue 28/422:10
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 20m
China Southern
Tue 12/516:45
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop33h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 8/3£407
Sun 26/422:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/517:10
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£418
Fri 24/411:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 10/507:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/3£419
Fri 24/422:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 55m
Tianjin Airlines
Thu 14/522:55
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 05m
Tianjin Airlines
Deal found 8/3£420
Sat 11/411:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 10/507:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3£421
Sat 25/422:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/520:55
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£422

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Nanjing

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Nanjing flight deals. Data was last updated 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£389

One-way from

£241

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£478
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 26/4-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Nanjing
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to Nanjing
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 12 March 2026.
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LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

22:05-18:40

1 stop37h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 22/6

08:05-19:50

1 stop18h 45m

£430

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 6/6

22:05-21:15

1 stop16h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 21/6

08:05-20:00

1 stop18h 55m

£431

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

22:05-23:15

1 stop18h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 20/6

08:05-19:50

1 stop18h 45m

£431

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

22:05-21:55

1 stop16h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 25/6

18:35-20:00

1 stop32h 25m

£431

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

22:05-14:10

1 stop33h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 26/6

07:15-20:00

1 stop19h 45m

£431

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 11/6

11:35-23:20

1 stop28h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£471

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

£521

ManchesterNanjing

MAN - NKG

MANNKG

Manchester

Fri 15/5

05:55-23:05

2 stops34h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 19/5

07:25-10:20

2 stops33h 55m

£547

LondonNanjing

STN - NKG

STNNKG

London Stansted

Fri 24/4

07:15-09:35

2 stops19h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 1/5

12:00-16:45

1 stop35h 45m

£620
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

12:35-10:20

1 stop14h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 30/4

20:55-06:35

1 stop16h 40m

£648

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Nanjing

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Nanjing?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Nanjing (average of £347). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £854). 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.

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 12 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Shenzhen Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from the United Kingdom 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

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

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

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,203 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

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
142 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

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
141 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

    For a flight from United Kingdom to Nanjing, you will be flying into Lukou Intl. Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is just 22.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Nanjing?

    For as low as £648, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Nanjing from United Kingdom in 14h 45m. There are 5615 mi between United Kingdom and Nanjing. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Nanjing?

    The most popular route from United Kingdom to Nanjing is London Heathrow - Nanjing Lukou Intl. You may also consider London Gatwick - Nanjing Lukou Intl or Manchester - Nanjing Lukou Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Nanjing that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Nanjing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Nanjing?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Nanjing.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Nanjing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Nanjing?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Nanjing (average of £347). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £854). 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 United Kingdom to Nanjing

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£380Average£472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£412Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£436Average£793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£541Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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