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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Nanjing from £399

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — NKG
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£399

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£372
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 7/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 35m total
  • United Kingdom to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£124 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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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 January 2026.

Sat 7/322:00LHR - NKG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Sun 22/317:55NKG - LHR
1 stop31h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 11/1£399
Sat 11/422:10LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Sun 10/521:05NKG - LHR
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 10/1£411
Sat 31/121:35LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Tue 10/207:00NKG - LHR
1 stop21h 15mAir China
Deal found 11/1£421
Sat 31/121:35LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Sat 7/209:00NKG - LHR
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Deal found 11/1£439
Fri 27/221:00LHR - NKG
1 stop33h 35mHainan Airlines
Sun 22/315:35NKG - LHR
1 stop34h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/1£453
Sat 28/221:00LHR - NKG
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/315:35NKG - LHR
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1£458
Wed 25/220:25LHR - NKG
1 stop35h 45mAir China
Wed 4/316:35NKG - LHR
1 stop35h 05mAir China
Deal found 11/1£480
Sat 31/117:00LGW - NKG
1 stop23h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 10/207:25NKG - LGW
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/1£480
Sat 31/106:35LHR - NKG
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/208:35NKG - LHR
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£487
Sat 28/221:35LHR - NKG
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Sun 22/311:20NKG - LHR
1 stop36h 35mAir China
Deal found 11/1£493
Mon 30/309:05STN - NKG
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/413:25NKG - STN
2 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1£586
Wed 1/421:20STN - NKG
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/413:25NKG - STN
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1£600

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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 January 2026.
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United Kingdom

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Nanjing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

22:00-11:30

1 stop29h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

17:55-17:00

1 stop31h 05m

£399

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 11/4

22:10-22:30

1 stop17h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 10/5

18:55-19:00

1 stop31h 05m

£411

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

21:00-14:35

1 stop33h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

15:35-17:55

1 stop34h 20m

£453

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 25/2

20:25-16:10

1 stop35h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/3

16:35-19:40

1 stop35h 05m

£480

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 31/1

17:00-00:10

1 stop23h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 10/2

07:25-06:30

1 stop31h 05m

£480

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

06:35-10:10

2 stops19h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 10/2

08:35-17:55

1 stop17h 20m

£487

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

21:35-22:40

1 stop17h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

11:20-15:55

1 stop36h 35m

£493

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

21:10-12:55

1 stop31h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£547

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 25/2

20:25-10:10

1 stop29h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 4/3

08:35-21:00

2 stops20h 25m

£569

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

14:15-13:00

2 stops38h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 7/2

14:15-15:00

1 stop32h 45m

£577

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Deals found on 11/1

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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 £369). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £856). 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 January 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
1,126 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

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
1,126 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,126 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

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
22 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,126 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7.4
Good
129 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,126 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

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 Eastern
7.2
Good
188 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,126 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

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
136 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,126 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

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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 £399, China Southern can have you in Nanjing from United Kingdom in 29h 30m. 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 £369). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of £856). 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£380Average£472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£413Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£430Average£793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£542Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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