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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nanjing from £381

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — NKG
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Nanjing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Nanjing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 May 2026.

Mon 1/611:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 14/607:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/5£510
Thu 21/511:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop29h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 9/607:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5£534
Thu 11/611:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop29h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 18/607:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5£552
Thu 11/611:10
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop21h 20m
China Southern
Thu 18/616:45
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop20h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/5£569
Fri 5/611:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 22/707:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5£574
Fri 22/512:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop14h 45m
Air China
Wed 10/620:55
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Deal found 3/5£602
Thu 21/511:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop29h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 10/607:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5£611
Wed 20/511:35
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop29h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 9/607:25
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5£621
Fri 22/511:00
LGW
-
NKG
1 stop23h 30m
China Southern
Wed 10/608:30
NKG
-
LGW
1 stop29h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 3/5£638

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Nanjing (NKG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£510

One-way from

£381

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£421
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • London to Nanjing
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • London to Nanjing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£135 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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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

11:35-22:45

1 stop28h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 14/6

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£510

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 20/5

11:35-23:45

1 stop29h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 8/6

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£660

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

07:40-22:05

3 stops31h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 14/6

11:35-06:30

1 stop25h 55m

£780

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 29/6

12:35-12:40

1 stop17h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 19/7

07:20-18:05

1 stop17h 45m

£802

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 1/7

11:35-23:45

1 stop29h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 17/7

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£864

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Wed 1/7

11:35-23:45

1 stop29h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 16/7

07:25-15:00

1 stop14h 35m

£864

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 20/6

07:10-23:45

2 stops33h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 26/6

00:20-07:25

2 stops38h 05m

£884

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Mon 31/8

11:40-11:30

1 stop16h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 28/9

16:45-06:30

1 stop20h 45m

£908

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Thu 11/6

09:15-13:00

2 stops20h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 18/6

12:30-06:40

2 stops25h 10m

£917
Fastest return journey

LondonNanjing

LGW - NKG

LGWNKG

London Gatwick

Sat 20/6

12:35-10:20

1 stop14h 45m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 27/6

20:55-06:35

1 stop16h 40m

£919

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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 6 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nanjing, such as Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.3
Good
149 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.3
Good
149 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
149 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick?

    Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG), located 22.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Gatwick to Nanjing. 1 airline have flights to Lukou Intl from London Gatwick on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Gatwick to Nanjing Lukou Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nanjing?

    Departing from London Gatwick Airport to Nanjing will take you 17h 05m. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Nanjing is about 5615 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Nanjing round-trip?

    Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to Nanjing, with prices starting at £558.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Nanjing that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Nanjing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Nanjing?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Nanjing.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Nanjing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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.

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Top airline flying from Gatwick to Nanjing

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£558Average£1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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