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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Nanjing from £261

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — NKG
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Nanjing

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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 8 February 2026.

Thu 5/322:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop29h 30m
China Southern
Tue 31/319:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 5/2£378
Fri 6/310:30
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop29h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 29/307:30
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop15h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/2£386
Fri 6/321:10
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop28h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 29/321:30
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/2£391
Thu 23/411:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Wed 3/607:30
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/2£395
Thu 30/412:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop14h 30m
Air China
Wed 3/620:55
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Deal found 5/2£402
Wed 29/422:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 40m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 9/621:30
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop29h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 5/2£408
Wed 29/422:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop30h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 9/612:50
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop37h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 5/2£408
Mon 20/412:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop26h 40m
Air China
Thu 4/608:45
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop28h 50m
Air China
Deal found 6/2£410
Wed 29/412:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop17h 00m
Air China
Tue 9/620:55
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Deal found 5/2£412
Sun 26/412:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop24h 10m
Air China
Thu 4/620:55
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Deal found 5/2£414
Wed 4/321:10
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop29h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Wed 18/308:45
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/2£417
Fri 24/411:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Mon 1/607:30
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/2£420

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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£378

One-way from

£261

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£538
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 5/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to Nanjing
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14/3
  • 14/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • United Kingdom to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£25 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 8 February 2026.
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United Kingdom

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Nanjing

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

10:30-00:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 29/3

07:30-15:00

1 stop15h 30m

£386

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:10-22:25

1 stop17h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 29/3

06:45-19:00

1 stop20h 15m

£392

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

12:35-16:05

1 stop20h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 3/6

20:55-06:35

1 stop16h 40m

£410

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

21:10-11:00

1 stop29h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 18/3

08:45-19:10

1 stop18h 25m

£417

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:10-12:55

1 stop31h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

15:30-19:10

1 stop35h 40m

£417

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

11:35-23:20

1 stop28h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 1/6

07:30-06:40

1 stop30h 10m

£420

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sun 26/4

11:35-23:20

1 stop28h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 2/6

07:30-06:40

1 stop30h 10m

£420

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

11:35-23:20

1 stop28h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 3/6

07:30-06:40

1 stop30h 10m

£420

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sun 26/4

11:35-23:20

1 stop28h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 4/6

07:30-06:40

1 stop30h 10m

£420

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

18:00-23:20

1 stop22h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 4/6

07:30-06:40

1 stop30h 10m

£420

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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 £342). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £842). 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 8 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, Shenzhen Airlines, 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
23 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £392, China Eastern can have you in Nanjing from United Kingdom in 17h 15m. There are 5610 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 London City - 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 £342). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £842). 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£374Average£465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£406Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£430Average£780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£534Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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