Cheap flights from Qingdao (TAO)

Shandong's coastal gateway from the new Jiaodong field

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport opened in August 2021 as the replacement for the older Liuting field, around 39 km northwest of central Qingdao in Jiaozhou. Designed in a starfish layout it serves Shandong's main port city and beach destination. Shandong Airlines, China Eastern and Air China run the largest operations, with flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo and Frankfurt.

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Airlines flying from Qingdao (TAO)

Major carriers: Shandong Airlines, China Eastern, Air China, Hainan Airlines, China Southern. Low-cost carriers: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air, Jeju Air, T'way Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the new Qingdao airport?
Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) opened in August 2021 in Jiaozhou, around 39 km northwest of central Qingdao, replacing the old Liuting airport. It uses the same TAO IATA code. Flightmussy automatically searches the current airport, so you don't need to worry about routing through the closed field.
Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Frankfurt?
Yes, TAO has scheduled non-stop services to Frankfurt (FRA), operated by Lufthansa and Chinese carriers. It's one of the few Shandong long-hauls. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap on TAO-FRA highlights the cheapest weeks for European trips, typically January-March outside Lunar New Year.
Which low-cost airlines serve Qingdao?
Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air handle most domestic LCC routes into TAO, while Jeju Air and T'way Air dominate the cheap Seoul services. Flightmussy explicitly compares these LCC fares with full-service carriers in one search, since Google Flights often de-prioritises them in default sorting.
How far is Jiaodong Airport from Qingdao city center?
TAO Jiaodong is around 39 km northwest of central Qingdao, about 45-60 minutes by taxi. There's a dedicated metro Line 8 connection to the city. Flightmussy is free and signup-free, so confirming flight options before choosing a transfer is quick and frictionless.

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