Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): what you need to know
Nanjing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Nanjing eight hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LHR to NKG flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and NKG:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Daxing International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
At the moment, 340 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 465 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to NKG, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to NKG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NKG instead:
Travel where the road takes you with a Nanjing Lukou International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Nanjing that most tourists miss.
Increase your chances of getting the best possible rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Nanjing Lukou International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing
You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.
From Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Nanjing in February.
The warmest month in Nanjing is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to NKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've visited Nanjing, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Shanghai to tick off its top attractions. From The Bund Sightseeing Avenue to Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Wuhan is another standout destination in China and is around 451 kilometres west of Nanjing. No journey is complete without seeing Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum.