What to know about flights from London to Nanjing?

The distance between London and Nanjing is approximately 9,014.96km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£273
Tianjin Airlines Tianjin Airlines LON-NKG 29h 20m · 1 stop Sat, Oct 31
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Cheapest return
£411
Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines LON-NKG 33h 35m · 2 stops Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
9,014.96km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from London to Nanjing over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £273 and round-trip from £411. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from London to Nanjing are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airlines are the most popular for London to Nanjing flights?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Nanjing are Air China, China Southern Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines, among 8 carriers on this route. Tianjin Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Air China logo Air China
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Tianjin Airlines logo Tianjin Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Wizz Air UK logo Wizz Air UK
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Nanjing according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on London to Nanjing Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from London to Nanjing?

Average price of one-way tickets from London to Nanjing booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from London to Nanjing, fares are lowest in September (£321) and highest in July (£622).

£622
£472
£321
£171
    Cheapest
  • £443
    Oct
  • £477
    Nov
  • £539
    Dec
  • £328
    Jan
  • £433
    Feb
  • £412
    Mar
  • £366
    Apr
  • £449
    May
  • £458
    Jun
  • £622
    Jul
  • £380
    Aug
  • £321
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from London to Nanjing?

Average price of return tickets from London to Nanjing booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from London to Nanjing, fares are lowest in January (£479) and highest in December (£955).

£955
£717
£479
£241
    Cheapest
  • £716
    Oct
  • £563
    Nov
  • £955
    Dec
  • £479
    Jan
  • £721
    Feb
  • £924
    Mar
  • £610
    Apr
  • £691
    May
  • £726
    Jun
  • £840
    Jul
  • £656
    Aug
  • £572
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London to Nanjing?

    Based on Trip.com data, Tianjin Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £273 (for example, LHR–NKG on Sat, Oct 31). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Hainan Airlines offers fares from £411, departing on Tue, Dec 1 and returning on Mon, Dec 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Nanjing with the following airlines, including: Wizz Air UK Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Nanjing is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from London to Nanjing on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sat, Oct 31, with one-way fares from just £273.
    · Compare airlines. Tianjin Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Nanjing.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from London to Nanjing is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Nanjing on October 28, 2026 with Hainan Airlines, with prices starting at £415.
  • Flights to Nanjing can arrive at: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). The most common route connects Heathrow Airport and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (LHR–NKG).
  • The time difference between Nanjing and London is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Nanjing is £477. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter London and Nanjing, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Wizz Air UKare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Nanjing. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.