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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Nanjing from £267

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — NKG
12 May — 19 May1
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 April 2026.

Fri 8/522:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop18h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 17/507:15
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 7/4£481
Sat 9/522:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 17/508:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 7/4£489
Wed 13/522:40
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Tue 19/511:20
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 05m
Air China
Deal found 7/4£496
Sun 14/611:30
LHR
-
NKG
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/607:25
NKG
-
LHR
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£524
Thu 7/522:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Air China
Tue 19/508:45
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Air China
Deal found 7/4£533
Sat 9/522:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Air China
Tue 19/508:45
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Air China
Deal found 7/4£547
Tue 14/418:00
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop22h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 12/507:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/4£550
Fri 17/422:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop28h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 15/511:00
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 9/4£569
Fri 8/512:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Mon 18/520:55
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Deal found 7/4£573
Tue 12/522:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Air China
Tue 19/508:45
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 55m
Air China
Deal found 7/4£574
Wed 15/408:55
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop15h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 8/507:25
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/4£579
Wed 13/512:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Mon 18/520:55
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Deal found 7/4£579

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£267

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£418
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 8/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Nanjing
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26/5
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to Nanjing
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£27 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 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

22:00-22:55

1 stop17h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 19/5

08:45-20:25

1 stop18h 40m

£547
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 9/5

12:35-10:20

1 stop14h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 18/5

20:55-06:35

1 stop16h 40m

£584

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

11:35-23:10

1 stop28h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 10/6

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£648

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 11/6

11:35-23:45

1 stop29h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

09:20-15:00

1 stop36h 40m

£652

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

22:40-22:45

1 stop17h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 15/5

08:45-17:40

1 stop15h 55m

£657

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

15:00-23:45

2 stops25h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

09:20-18:40

1 stop16h 20m

£661

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

11:35-23:45

1 stop29h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 7/6

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£670

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

14:45-12:45

2 stops39h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

14:30-12:45

2 stops29h 15m

£678

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

22:40-12:40

1 stop31h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

11:20-20:25

1 stop16h 05m

£687

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 25/5

11:35-22:45

1 stop28h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 1/6

07:25-06:40

1 stop30h 15m

£702

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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 £346). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £859). 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 April 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

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.3

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

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.3

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
1,272 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.3

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
146 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.3

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
146 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.3

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 £547, Air China can have you in Nanjing from United Kingdom in 17h 55m. 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 Manchester - Nanjing Lukou Intl. You may also consider London Heathrow - Nanjing Lukou Intl or London Gatwick - 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 £346). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £859). 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£379Average£451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£404Average£494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£445Average£791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£617Average£739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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