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Flight deals from London to Nanking / Nanjing

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Nanking / Nanjing? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nanjing.R 5,680 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,680, select.
Nanjing.R 5,989 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,989, select.
Nanjing.R 6,118 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Luton on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,118, select.
Nanjing.R 7,059 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,059, select.
Nanjing.R 8,320 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,320, select.
Nanjing.R 8,562 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,562, select.
Nanjing.R 9,063 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,063, select.
Nanjing.R 11,710 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Feb.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,710, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Nanking / Nanjing

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Nanking / Nanjing flights are currently cheapest in September.
Sep
from R 5,680
Oct
from R 5,989
Nov
from R 6,118
Dec
from R 7,059
Jan
from R 8,562
Feb
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May
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Aug
from R 17,370

London to Nanking / Nanjing: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Nanjing below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Nanking / Nanjing.

London to Nanjing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,680
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from London to Nanking / Nanjing: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Nanking / Nanjing is R 9,730. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London to Nanking / Nanjing. But we found flights with one stop from R 9,730.
As of September 2025, there are no flights flying from London to Nanking / Nanjing.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Nanking / Nanjing is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Nanking / Nanjing Airport on Monday, 29 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London and Nanking / Nanjing Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nanking / Nanjing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nanjing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Nanking / Nanjing is China Southern .

Travelling from London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): What you need to know

  • You can choose from a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). Check out your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.

  • Nanjing is eight hours ahead of London. Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to NKG.

  • Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to NKG leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Daxing International Airport (PKX)

  • Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:

  • Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and NKG:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Changi International Airport (SIN)

  • LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to NKG flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

  • 69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Make catching an early London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:

  • The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.

About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is R 5,680. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,730. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to NKG if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from London to NKG by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Find an affordable flight from London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Nanjing. June is when most people book flights from London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • The warmest month in Nanjing is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your London to NKG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Nanjing

  • Start your Nanjing trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are leading attractions which should be on any good Nanjing itinerary.

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 257 kilometres east of Nanjing, a visit to Shanghai will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like 外滩-观景平台, 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in China, head for Suzhou, about 177 kilometres east of Nanjing. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are key highlights.

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