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Cheapest return flight
£130
Typical prices: £141-£196
Hong Kong Airlines
Sun 9/12Sun 16/12
HKG - NKG • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£138
Typical prices: £85-£126
Hong Kong Airlines
Fri 16/11
HKG - NKG • Direct
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You can fly direct with Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, and Hong Kong Airlines. Average duration is 2h 33m
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Most punctual • 84% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £150 (return)
Shortest trip • 10h 48m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing (HKG-NKG)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Hong Kong to Nanjing

Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
20:45 - 23:20HKG  Hong Kong Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
2h 35mdirect
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
08:15 - 11:05NKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 50mdirect
£130Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
China Eastern Logo
17:40 - 23:55HKG  Hong Kong Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
6h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
07:25 - 14:25NKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
7h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£130China Eastern
Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
China Eastern Logo
17:40 - 23:55HKG  Hong Kong Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
6h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
07:50 - 10:35NKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 45mdirect
£133China Eastern
Mon, 23 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
20:45 - 23:20HKG  Hong Kong Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
2h 35mdirect
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
08:15 - 11:05NKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 50mdirect
£143Hong Kong Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Shanghai Airlines Logo
11:35 - 14:15HKG  Hong Kong Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
2h 40mdirect
Shanghai Airlines Logo
07:50 - 10:35NKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 45mdirect
£163Shanghai Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
20:45 - 23:20HKG  Hong Kong Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
2h 35mdirect
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
08:15 - 11:05NKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 50mdirect
£182Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 14:15HKG  Hong Kong Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
2h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:50 - 10:35NKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 45mdirect
£226Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Sichuan Airlines Logo
18:20 - 13:45HKG  Hong Kong Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
19h 25m1 stop Chengdu
Sichuan Airlines Logo
22:15 - 17:20NKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
19h 05m1 stop Chengdu
£269Sichuan Airlines
Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 14:15HKG  Hong Kong Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
2h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:50 - 10:35NKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 45mdirect
£281Multiple Airlines
Fri, 22 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 - 13:00HKG  Hong Kong Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
2h 30mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:20 - 11:05NKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 45mdirect
£285Cathay Pacific
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Hong Kong to Nanjing flights

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How much is a return flight from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

Return flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing typically range from £141 to £196. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £130 on Hong Kong Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to Nanjing. It's 16% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Nanjing at £133 return.
•April (£222) and August (£186) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing the cheapest?

Flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Hong Kong to Nanjing

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Cathay Pacific

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programmes – all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on China Eastern

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Hong Kong to Nanjing flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£130
Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 54% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing

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Your Hong Kong to Nanjing flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hong Kong to Nanjing:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:30 and lands at 13:03
    • Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 23:18.

    The flight takes about 2h 33m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing.

  • How long is a flight from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    A direct flight from Hong Kong to Nanjing takes 2h 33m, covering 719 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hong Kong to Nanjing flight?

    Return flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing range from £141 to £196, with an average of £166 over the past 12 months. Anything below £141 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Hong Kong to Nanjing flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the £166 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £150 return via Lanzhou Arpt (LHW), compared with £166 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    China Eastern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Cathay Pacific has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Hong Kong to Nanjing flights are:

    • China Eastern: 84% on time
    • Cathay Pacific: 83% on time
    • Hong Kong Airlines: 77% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hong Kong Airlines and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Hong Kong to Nanjing spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Hong Kong to Nanjing flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Hong Kong to Nanjing changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £130 to £790. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Hong Kong to Nanjing looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hong Kong to Nanjing are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £1,401, which is 1,275% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    Flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hong Kong to Nanjing route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing pass through?

    One-stop flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing most commonly connect through:

    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 67% of one-stop connections
    • Lanzhou Arpt (LHW) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) – 17% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £139 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £201, a difference of £61.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    3 airlines operate flights between Hong Kong and Nanjing. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Cathay Pacific
    • China Eastern
    • Hong Kong Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

    Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 48m, compared to 14h 24m via Lanzhou Arpt (LHW) and 19h 01m via Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Hong Kong to Nanjing flights?

    Among airlines operating Hong Kong to Nanjing flights:

    • Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Hong Kong to Nanjing flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Cathay Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Hong Kong Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Hong Kong to Nanjing flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £139, about £61 less than Saturday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 56% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hong Kong to Nanjing trip for January. Fares historically average £133 return in that month – typically £88 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with China Eastern. Over the past three months, 84% of China Eastern flights from Hong Kong to Nanjing arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 81%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 52m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Lanzhou Arpt Airport (LHW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £150 return on this route – about £17 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport.

    • Nanjing China Eastern Airlines Yan Guilai Business Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Hong Kong to Nanjing?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Hong Kong Intl to Nanjing Lukou Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

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Direct returns

Nanjing Lukou Intl to Hong Kong Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +1 more

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