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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Nanjing from £276

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — NKG
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
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 28 July 2026.

Sat 26/922:10
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop15h 50m
China Southern
Sun 25/1021:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop29h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 23/7£454
Mon 24/822:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 7/908:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 25/7£476
Wed 21/1022:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop30h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Wed 11/1107:35
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/7£478
Sun 6/922:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop19h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 13/922:55
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 23/7£480
Fri 4/920:20
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop19h 25m
Air China
Thu 10/908:45
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Deal found 25/7£484
Thu 3/920:20
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop16h 35m
Air China
Fri 11/908:45
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Deal found 27/7£485
Tue 20/1022:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 10/1121:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/7£492
Wed 26/822:05
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/911:20
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£498
Wed 26/822:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop33h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 10/912:50
NKG
-
LHR
2 stops37h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 25/7£501
Thu 22/1022:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop16h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 9/1108:45
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/7£508
Mon 24/821:50
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop16h 10m
China Southern
Sun 6/908:30
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 24/7£509
Thu 3/922:00
LHR
-
NKG
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/908:05
NKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£510

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 28 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£454

One-way from

£276

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£932
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 26/9-25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • United Kingdom to Nanjing
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 50m total
  • United Kingdom to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 28 July 2026.
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LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Thu 22/10

22:00-21:55

1 stop16h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 9/11

08:45-19:10

1 stop18h 25m

£508

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Wed 21/10

22:05-23:15

1 stop18h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 8/11

19:20-19:10

1 stop31h 50m

£508

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 24/8

21:50-21:00

1 stop16h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 6/9

08:30-19:40

1 stop18h 10m

£509

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 26/8

17:10-17:30

1 stop17h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 10/9

22:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

£523

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

22:00-21:15

1 stop16h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 12/11

19:20-19:10

1 stop31h 50m

£528
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LHR - NKG

LHRNKG

London Heathrow

Mon 24/8

20:25-20:00

1 stop16h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 6/9

11:20-20:25

1 stop16h 05m

£532

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Fri 20/11

11:35-12:40

1 stop17h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 24/11

11:20-06:20

1 stop27h 00m

£575

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Fri 11/9

11:00-12:30

1 stop18h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 18/9

13:45-15:25

1 stop32h 40m

£580

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

13:10-22:20

2 stops26h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 17/9

08:50-21:10

2 stops19h 20m

£591

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Fri 11/9

07:30-11:40

2 stops21h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 18/9

18:35-13:40

3 stops26h 05m

£594

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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 £379). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £932). 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 28 July 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
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

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
1,431 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

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
164 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

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
7.4
Good
157 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

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 £509, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Nanjing from United Kingdom in 16h 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 most popular routes from United Kingdom to Nanjing?

    The most popular route from United Kingdom to Nanjing is London Gatwick - Nanjing Lukou Intl. You may also consider London Heathrow - Nanjing Lukou Intl or London Stansted - 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 £379). Flying from United Kingdom to Nanjing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £932). 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£383Average£455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£406Average£474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£450Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£738Average£969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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