Cheap flights from London to Ningbo
Ningbo sits beyond the reach of direct service from London, where you depart from any of five airports including Heathrow and Gatwick before reaching a single arrival point at Ningbo airport through connections. This route requires careful planning around transfer times since no nonstop options exist between these cities.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Beijing Capital AirlinesJD | with a stop | — | 6 Nov 2026 | from $421 | Search 6 Nov 2026 |
 Hainan AirlinesHU | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 2 Dec 2026 | from $448 | Search 2 Dec 2026 |
 LufthansaLH | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 18 Nov 2026 | from $543 | Search 18 Nov 2026 |
 Air ChinaCA | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.8 | 5 Nov 2026 | from $596 | Search 5 Nov 2026 |
 Etihad AirwaysEY | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 18 Nov 2026 | from $637 | Search 18 Nov 2026 |
 Cathay PacificCX | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 5 Nov 2026 | from $743 | Search 5 Nov 2026 |
 AustrianOS | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 27 Oct 2026 | from $803 | Search 27 Oct 2026 |
 Tianjin AirlinesGS | with a stop | — | 23 Oct 2026 | from $846 | Search 23 Oct 2026 |
 Shenzhen AirlinesZH | with a stop | — | 21 Oct 2026 | from $873 | Search 21 Oct 2026 |
 Lufthansa City AirlinesVL | with a stop | — | 17 Nov 2026 | from $957 | Search 17 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 20 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: December — from $448.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $873 | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $476 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $448 | 2 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $547 | 3 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $587 | 2 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $1,027 | 29 Mar 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| London | London City LCY | 13 km |
| London | Gatwick LGW | 40 km |
| London | Heathrow LHR | 24 km |
| London | Luton LTN | 44 km |
| London | Stansted STN | 49 km |
| Ningbo | Ningbo NGB | 9 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Travel peaks during summer school holidays and year-end celebrations when prices climb, while December offers the lowest fares across October through March dates with weekday departures typically cheaper than weekend flights. Book several weeks ahead for better availability on this connecting route.
Airlines and what to expect
Full-service carriers including Beijing Capital Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, British Airways, Austrian, Tianjin Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Lufthansa City Airlines all provide connecting flights between London airports and Ningbo with varying transfer points across European and Asian hubs.
Arriving — Ningbo
Before arriving at Ningbo airport you should arrange ground transport options since the facility sits approximately thirty kilometres from the city centre, with taxi services and scheduled shuttle buses available for the journey into town alongside public transit connections.
Before you go: China
- Currency
- CNY (¥)
- Power sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Language
- Putonghua
- Emergency number
- 110, 119, 120
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +86
- Internet domain
- .cn, .中国
- Population of Ningbo
- 9.4 M (2020)
- Time zone
- UTC+08 (Asia/Shanghai)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check passport validity requirements before departure
- Confirm baggage allowance varies by carrier on connecting tickets
- Verify connection times suit your schedule when booking separately
- Research entry documentation needed for China visits during December travel season
- Compare prices across October through March dates before finalising booking
Frequently asked questions
London – Ningbo: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for December 2026 — $448. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
London – Ningbo: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Beijing Capital Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Lufthansa, Air China, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Austrian, Tianjin Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines.
London – Ningbo: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from London to Ningbo?
The distance is about 9,328 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 11 h 50 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve London – Ningbo?
London: London City (LCY), Gatwick (LGW), Heathrow (LHR), Luton (LTN), Stansted (STN). Ningbo: Ningbo (NGB).
What is the time difference between London and Ningbo?
Ningbo is 8 h ahead of London.
London — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | Ryanair | direct | 3 Dec 2026 | from $21 |
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 5 Nov 2026 | from $28 |
| Kosice | Ryanair | direct | 19 Nov 2026 | from $28 |
| Lublin | Ryanair | direct | 21 Nov 2026 | from $31 |
| Budapest | Ryanair | with a stop | 23 Nov 2026 | from $35 |
| Paris | Easyjet | direct | 24 Nov 2026 | from $37 |
| Chisinau | Wizz Air UK | direct | 10 Nov 2026 | from $52 |
| Suceava | Wizz Air Malta | direct | 1 Jan 2027 | from $62 |
| Rzeszow | Ryanair | direct | 21 Nov 2026 | from $63 |
| Warsaw | LOT Polish Airlines | direct | 27 Nov 2026 | from $86 |
Ningbo — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of London / Ningbo that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London → Hangzhou | 139 km from Ningbo | with a stop | 4 Nov 2026 | from $392 |
| London → Shanghai | 150 km from Ningbo | with a stop | 15 Nov 2026 | from $413 |