What airport do you fly into for flights to Qingdao?

For a flight to Qingdao, you will be flying into Qingdao Jiaodong Intl. Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is just 41.4 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find cheaper flights to Qingdao if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Qingdao on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Qingdao?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Qingdao.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Qingdao?

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Qingdao. One-way flights to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl typically cost $135, while return flights cost around $575.

How much is a return flight to Qingdao?

A return flight to Qingdao will typically cost around $1,131, however they can be found for as little as $575.

Where does the fastest flight to Qingdao depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Qingdao, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

Does Qingdao Jiaodong Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl?

Yes. Qingdao Jiaodong Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ramada by Wyndham Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is the closest property to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (0.0 km away from Qingdao Jiaodong Intl).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Qingdao?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Qingdao are XiamenAir, Beijing Capital Airlines and China Eastern.

How long is the flight to Qingdao?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Qingdao takes 10 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Qingdao from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Qingdao?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Qingdao are Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Eastern.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Qingdao ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Qingdao when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Qingdao, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

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Sat 27/1208:55SYD - TAO

1 stop27h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Wed 7/113:50TAO - SYD

1 stop14h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,346

Mon 29/1221:30SYD - TAO

1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern

Sun 11/117:00TAO - SYD

2 stops34h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/12$1,455

Wed 17/1221:25SYD - TAO

1 stop15h 25mSichuan Airlines

Thu 8/110:50TAO - SYD

1 stop24h 50mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,684

Sat 27/1221:30SYD - TAO

1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern

Wed 7/120:10TAO - SYD

2 stops32h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/12$1,687

Mon 29/1209:55SYD - TAO

Nonstop10h 55mBeijing Capital Airlines

Sun 11/117:05TAO - SYD

Nonstop11h 50mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,690

Mon 29/1221:25SYD - TAO

1 stop15h 25mSichuan Airlines

Sun 11/110:50TAO - SYD

1 stop24h 50mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,706

Sat 27/1209:55SYD - TAO

Nonstop11h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines

Wed 7/117:05TAO - SYD

Nonstop11h 50mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,745

Mon 29/1215:15SYD - TAO

1 stop25h 40mChina Southern

Sun 11/118:45TAO - SYD

1 stop15h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 10/12$1,768

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Thu 5/311:25SYD - TAO

1 stop15h 25mChina Southern

Sun 8/318:45TAO - SYD

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 10/12$713

Thu 5/320:40SYD - TAO

2 stops26h 15mAir China

Sun 8/321:10TAO - SYD

2 stops39h 20mAir China

Deal found 9/12$910

Thu 15/108:55SYD - TAO

1 stop28h 40mJuneyao Airlines

Thu 29/121:35TAO - SYD

1 stop30h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,113

Thu 15/109:55SYD - TAO

Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/118:50TAO - SYD

1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,172

Mon 29/1221:30SYD - TAO

1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern

Sun 11/117:00TAO - SYD

2 stops34h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 11/12$1,457

Mon 29/1209:55SYD - TAO

Nonstop10h 55mBeijing Capital Airlines

Sun 11/117:05TAO - SYD

Nonstop11h 50mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,691

Mon 29/1221:25SYD - TAO

1 stop15h 25mSichuan Airlines

Sun 11/110:50TAO - SYD

1 stop24h 50mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,706

Thu 15/120:40SYD - TAO

2 stops28h 10mAir China

Thu 29/107:55TAO - SYD

1 stop28h 35mAir China

Deal found 11/12$1,227

Sat 27/1208:55SYD - TAO

1 stop27h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Wed 7/113:50TAO - SYD

1 stop14h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,346

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Mon 29/1209:55SYD - TAO

Nonstop10h 55mBeijing Capital Airlines

Sun 11/117:05TAO - SYD

Nonstop11h 50mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,690

Sat 27/1209:55SYD - TAO

Nonstop11h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines

Wed 7/117:05TAO - SYD

Nonstop11h 50mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,745

Thu 5/209:55SYD - TAO

Nonstop11h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines

Sun 8/317:05TAO - SYD

Nonstop11h 50mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,869

Mon 2/209:55SYD - TAO

Nonstop10h 55mBeijing Capital Airlines

Sun 8/317:05TAO - SYD

Nonstop11h 50mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,992

Mon 22/1209:55SYD - TAO

Nonstop10h 55mBeijing Capital Airlines

Wed 7/117:05TAO - SYD

Nonstop11h 50mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 10/12$5,984

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Wed 17/1221:25SYD - TAO

1 stop15h 25mSichuan Airlines

Thu 8/110:50TAO - SYD

1 stop24h 50mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,684

Sat 27/1208:55SYD - TAO

1 stop27h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Wed 7/113:50TAO - SYD

1 stop14h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,346

Sat 27/1221:30SYD - TAO

1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern

Wed 7/120:10TAO - SYD

2 stops32h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/12$1,687

Mon 29/1221:30SYD - TAO

1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern

Sun 11/117:00TAO - SYD

2 stops34h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/12$1,455

Thu 15/108:55SYD - TAO

1 stop28h 40mJuneyao Airlines

Thu 29/121:35TAO - SYD

1 stop30h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,111

Thu 15/109:55SYD - TAO

Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/118:50TAO - SYD

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,170

Thu 15/120:40SYD - TAO

2 stops26h 20mAir China

Thu 29/111:25TAO - SYD

1 stop25h 05mAir China

Deal found 10/12$1,224

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Sun 1/321:50SYD - TAO

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$442

Sun 1/321:25SYD - TAO

1 stop15h 25mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 11/12$494

Sun 1/313:35SYD - TAO

1 stop21h 00mScoot

Deal found 11/12$577

Sun 1/306:30SYD - TAO

2 stops33h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/12$1,036

Sun 1/321:30SYD - TAO

3 stops29h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 11/12$1,218

Fri 26/1221:25SYD - TAO

1 stop15h 25mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,032

Mon 29/1209:55SYD - TAO

Nonstop10h 55mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,124

Mon 29/1217:35SYD - TAO

3 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,284

Fri 26/1222:10SYD - TAO

3 stops49h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,556

Mon 22/1221:00SYD - TAO

2 stops19h 00mHainan Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,565

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Return from	$712
One-way from	$442
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,191
Good round-trip deal	$893 or less
Good one-way deal	$485 or less

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:25-23:50

1 stop15h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 8/3

18:45-20:20

1 stop22h 35m

$713

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

20:40-19:55

2 stops26h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 8/3

21:10-15:30

2 stops39h 20m

$910

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

08:55-10:35

1 stop28h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 29/1

21:35-06:55

1 stop30h 20m

$1,113

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

09:55-18:30

Nonstop11h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 29/1

18:50-15:25

1 stop17h 35m

$1,172

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

20:40-21:50

2 stops28h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 29/1

07:55-15:30

1 stop28h 35m

$1,227

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/12

08:55-09:00

1 stop27h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 7/1

13:50-06:55

1 stop14h 05m

$1,346

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

21:30-11:40

1 stop17h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 11/1

17:00-06:55

2 stops34h 55m

$1,457

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

09:55-17:50

Nonstop10h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 11/1

17:05-07:55

Nonstop11h 50m

$1,691

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

21:25-09:50

1 stop15h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 11/1

10:50-14:40

1 stop24h 50m

$1,706

SydneyQingdao

SYD - TAO

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

21:50-08:50

2 stops38h 00m

$442

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7.2

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178 reviews

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1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

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FAQs about flying to Qingdao

What airport do you fly into for flights to Qingdao?
For a flight to Qingdao, you will be flying into Qingdao Jiaodong Intl. Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) is just 41.4 km from the centre of the city.
Can I find cheaper flights to Qingdao if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Qingdao on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Qingdao?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Qingdao.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Qingdao?
Qingdao Jiaodong Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Qingdao. One-way flights to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl typically cost $135, while return flights cost around $575.
How much is a return flight to Qingdao?
A return flight to Qingdao will typically cost around $1,131, however they can be found for as little as $575.
Where does the fastest flight to Qingdao depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Qingdao, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).
Does Qingdao Jiaodong Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Qingdao Jiaodong Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl?
Yes. Qingdao Jiaodong Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ramada by Wyndham Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is the closest property to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (0.0 km away from Qingdao Jiaodong Intl).

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