Flights to Qingdao
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Qingdao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport | TAO | 42 km (26 mi) | 11,811 ft | 30 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, TAO can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 30 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Qingdao
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qingdao to Shanghai | China | 548 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Qingdao to Chongqing | China | 1,478 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Qingdao to Beijing | China | 552 km (343 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Qingdao to Tianjin | China | 443 km (276 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Qingdao to Wuhan | China | 833 km (517 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Qingdao to Xi’an | China | 1,060 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Qingdao to Hangzhou | China | 642 km (399 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Qingdao to Seoul | South Korea | 610 km (379 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Qingdao to Harbin | China | 1,198 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Qingdao to Hefei | China | 548 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Qingdao to Nanjing | China | 469 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Qingdao to Shenyang | China | 689 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Qingdao to Jinan | China | 310 km (193 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Qingdao to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,229 km (764 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Qingdao to Dalian | China | 334 km (208 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Qingdao to Wuzhong | China | 1,275 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Qingdao to Yantai | China | 183 km (114 mi) | about 59 min |
| Qingdao to Suzhou | China | 530 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Qingdao to Zhengzhou | China | 627 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Qingdao to Shijiazhuang | China | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Qingdao to Changchun | China | 965 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Qingdao to Pudong | China | 546 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Qingdao to Chengdu | China | 1,627 km (1,011 mi) | about 2 h 50 min |
| Qingdao to Guangzhou | China | 1,595 km (991 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
| Qingdao to Shenzhen | China | 1,622 km (1,008 mi) | about 2 h 50 min |
| Qingdao to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,585 km (4,713 mi) | about 10 h 28 min |
| Qingdao to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,243 km (2,636 mi) | about 6 h 11 min |
| Qingdao to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,199 km (3,231 mi) | about 7 h 25 min |
| Qingdao to Delhi | India | 4,102 km (2,549 mi) | about 6 h 1 min |
| Qingdao to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 3,182 km (1,977 mi) | about 4 h 50 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Qingdao?
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is the closest large airport at 42 km (26 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is TAO from Qingdao city centre?
42 km (26 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Qingdao on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.