Which airports can I use when flying from London to Nanjing?

Flights from London to Nanjing may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to Nanjing?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Nanjing: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from London to Nanjing pass through?

One-stop flights from London to Nanjing most commonly connect through: • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 37% of one-stop connections • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 25% of one-stop connections • Shenzhen (SZX) – 22% of one-stop connections • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 7% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Nanjing?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from London to Nanjing. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £480 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £701, a difference of £221. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from London to Nanjing?

A direct flight from London to Nanjing takes 00m, covering 5,598 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from London 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 are flight prices from London to Nanjing looking right now?

One-way fares from London to Nanjing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £415, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 26m, compared to 16h 25m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) and 17h 42m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).

What is the time difference between London and Nanjing?

Nanjing is 8 hours ahead of London (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a London to Nanjing flight?

Return flights from London to Nanjing range from £448 to £712, with an average of £547 over the past 12 months. Anything below £448 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from London to Nanjing?

Return flights from London to Nanjing typically range from £448 to £712. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £416 on Hainan Airlines.

What is the cheapest London to Nanjing flight route?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nanjing (NKG) is the cheapest London to Nanjing route, averaging £536 return. Other London to Nanjing routes average £648, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Nanjing. It's 13% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Nanjing?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from London to Nanjing at £445 return. •December (£892) and July (£728) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 100% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London to Nanjing?

Hainan Airlines (£416) and Shenzhen Airlines (£450) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from London to Nanjing according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London to Nanjing?

Beijing Capital (PEK) is the most popular stopover for the London to Nanjing route. 37% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via PEK.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London to Nanjing?

Flights via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £406. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London to Nanjing, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Beijing Capital (PEK) had the shortest average connection time for London to Nanjing stopovers at 9h 28m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: £448-£712

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Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

21:05 - 11:50LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

30h 45m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

20:55 - 18:25NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

29h 30m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

£416Hainan Airlines

Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec

21:00 - 14:35LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

33h 35m1 stop Changsha Huanghua Intl

15:35 - 18:15NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

34h 40m1 stop Changsha Huanghua Intl

£435Hainan Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Thu, 14 Jan

21:10 - 22:25LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

17h 15m1 stop Shenzhen

09:05 - 20:30NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

19h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

£450Shenzhen Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

21:10 - 10:15LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

29h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

19:20 - 19:10NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

31h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

£457Shenzhen Airlines

Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

09:50 - 10:30LGW London Gatwick-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

16h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

15:30 - 06:40NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LGW London Gatwick

23h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£491China Southern

Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec

09:50 - 18:20LGW London Gatwick-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

24h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:30 - 06:30NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LGW London Gatwick

27h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£534China Southern

Wed, 3 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar

09:05 - 12:45LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

19h 40m2 stops Vienna Intl Beijing Capital

14:00 - 15:55NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

33h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

£543Air China

Sun, 31 Jan - Sun, 2 May

11:35 - 12:45LGW London Gatwick-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

17h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital

08:45 - 06:35NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LGW London Gatwick

28h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

£556Air China

Thu, 10 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

20:10 - 21:50LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

17h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:15 - 15:00NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

32h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

£3,153Cathay Pacific

Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

20:10 - 21:50LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

17h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

08:20 - 20:10NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

19h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

£6,368Cathay Pacific

Recent last minute flight deals from London to Nanjing

Sat, 7 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

21:10 - 22:25LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

17h 15m1 stop Shenzhen

21:25 - 19:10NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

29h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

£493Shenzhen Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

21:00 - 20:50LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

15h 50m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

11:35 - 19:00NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

39h 25m2 stops Yichun Mingyueshan Air Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

£496Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

21:50 - 11:10LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

29h 20m1 stop Xi'an Xianyang

11:35 - 19:00NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

39h 25m2 stops Yichun Mingyueshan Air Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

£522Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

21:10 - 22:25LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

17h 15m1 stop Shenzhen

17:50 - 19:55NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

34h 05m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

£556Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

10:30 - 23:55LGW London Gatwick-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

29h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

18:45 - 13:40NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LGW London Gatwick

26h 55m3 stops Shenzhen Ho Chi Minh City Ashgabat

£569Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

12:30 - 11:25LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

14h 55m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

11:35 - 19:00NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

39h 25m2 stops Yichun Mingyueshan Air Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

£569Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

21:10 - 11:45LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

30h 35m1 stop Shenzhen

19:20 - 19:10NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

31h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

£578Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

10:30 - 23:55LGW London Gatwick-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

29h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

07:25 - 21:35NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LGW London Gatwick

22h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Amsterdam Schiphol

£601Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

08:40 - 23:55LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

31h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

15:00 - 06:40NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

23h 40m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£605Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

21:30 - 22:40LHR London Heathrow-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

17h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

14:00 - 15:55NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-LHR London Heathrow

33h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

£2,286Air China

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How much is a return flight from London to Nanjing? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Nanjing departing in November.
What is the cheapest London to Nanjing flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyses pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nanjing (NKG) is the cheapest London to Nanjing route, averaging £536 return. Other London to Nanjing routes average £648, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Nanjing?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Nanjing. It's 13% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Nanjing? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from London to Nanjing, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from London to Nanjing at £445 return.
•December (£892) and July (£728) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 100% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to Nanjing?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Nanjing:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from London to Nanjing?
A direct flight from London to Nanjing takes 00m, covering 5,598 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from London 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 London to Nanjing flight?
Return flights from London to Nanjing range from £448 to £712, with an average of £547 over the past 12 months. Anything below £448 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from London to Nanjing looking right now?
One-way fares from London to Nanjing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £415, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from London to Nanjing?
Flights from London to Nanjing may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG).
Which airports do connecting flights from London to Nanjing pass through?
One-stop flights from London to Nanjing most commonly connect through:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Nanjing?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from London to Nanjing. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £480 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £701, a difference of £221.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London to Nanjing?
Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 26m, compared to 16h 25m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) and 17h 42m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).
What is the time difference between London and Nanjing?
Nanjing is 8 hours ahead of London (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average £480, about £221 less than Saturday fares (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London to Nanjing trip for May. Fares historically average £445 return in that month – typically £447 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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