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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Nanjing from £280

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 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — NKG
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
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 21 November 2025.

Wed 3/1222:00LHR - NKG
1 stop34h 45mChina Southern
Sun 7/1213:35NKG - LHR
1 stop37h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11£415
Wed 3/1219:45LHR - NKG
1 stop31h 55mHainan Airlines
Sun 7/1212:45NKG - LHR
2 stops37h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/11£443
Wed 3/1206:20LHR - NKG
2 stops33h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1207:25NKG - LHR
2 stops32h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11£591
Wed 3/1217:00LGW - NKG
1 stop23h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1213:20NKG - LGW
2 stops32h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11£674
Wed 3/1211:05LGW - NKG
2 stops24h 45mAir China
Sun 7/1207:20NKG - LGW
2 stops31h 35mAir China
Deal found 19/11£720
Wed 3/1207:45LCY - NKG
2 stops32h 25mKLM
Sun 7/1207:25NKG - LCY
2 stops43h 00mKLM
Deal found 19/11£1,176

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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£415

One-way from

£280

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£445
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/12-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Nanjing
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£129 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 November 2025
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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 21 November 2025.
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United Kingdom

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Nanjing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

22:00-16:45

1 stop34h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 7/12

13:35-18:35

1 stop37h 00m

£415

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£435

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

22:10-22:30

1 stop17h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 3/5

18:55-19:00

1 stop31h 05m

£435

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

19:45-11:40

1 stop31h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 7/12

12:45-17:55

2 stops37h 10m

£443

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

09:00-10:05

2 stops18h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 3/5

08:45-20:30

1 stop18h 45m

£457

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 3/1

21:35-22:45

1 stop17h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 10/1

07:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

£471

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

17:00-00:10

1 stop23h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

07:25-06:30

1 stop31h 05m

£490

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

09:30-19:55

2 stops26h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

08:35-15:55

1 stop15h 20m

£519

Newcastle upon TyneNanjing

NCL - NKG

NCLNKG

Newcastle upon Tyne

Wed 21/1

16:55-00:10

2 stops23h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 25/1

07:25-10:20

2 stops34h 55m

£561

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

13:50-19:55

2 stops22h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 22/3

08:35-21:00

2 stops20h 25m

£577

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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 £405). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £730). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GB to NKG?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom to Nanjing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from United Kingdom to Nanjing by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 21 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, China Southern, andShenzhen Airlines 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
1,064 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Shenzhen Airlines
7.5
Good
21 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Air China
7.2
Good
126 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

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 £490, China Southern can have you in Nanjing from United Kingdom in 23h 10m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Nanjing one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £280. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from United Kingdom to Nanjing for a low price.

  • 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 £405). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £730). 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
Air ChinaCheapest£422Average£818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£424Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£429Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£556Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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