How far do most flights from Qingdao go?

Historically, flights from Qingdao have shown a varied distribution in terms of distance. Approximately 40% of flights are considered short-haul, while 26% fall into the medium-haul category. Long-haul flights make up 34% of the routes. This distribution has been consistent across the trailing 90 days, indicating a balanced mix of flight distances from this origin.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Qingdao?

Historically, some of the more affordable international flights from Qingdao include Busan, South Korea, with a median price of CNY921. Other international destinations, such as Hong Kong, have typically seen median prices around CNY1104. For travelers looking further afield, Jakarta, Indonesia, has a median price of CNY1226, and Singapore typically costs CNY1422. These prices reflect trends observed across the trailing 90 days.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Qingdao?

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Qingdao, with an average price of $269. This represents a savings of 31% compared to the annual median average price of $388. July also typically offers good value, being the second cheapest month with an average price of $296. These trends are based on historical flight data.

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Flights from Qingdao: Overview

Insights for flights from Qingdao

About 40% of recent flights from Qingdao are short-haul, with medium-haul routes making up 26% and long-haul flights accounting for 34% of the total. This indicates a fairly balanced distribution across different travel distances for cheap flights from Qingdao, offering a variety of options whether you are looking for a quick domestic trip or a longer international journey.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Qingdao start at CNY 632 for flights to Ningbo, China. You can also find competitive prices to Shenyang, China, with fares beginning at CNY 652. Another economical option is Hangzhou, China, where flights are available from CNY 726, providing several affordable choices for your next trip.

Travelers from Qingdao have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent fares recorded for 353 unique cities across 55 countries over the last 90 days. The majority of these routes are within China, which accounts for 62% of recent fares. South Korea is another significant market, representing 17% of recent fares, while Singapore makes up 7%. Popular destinations include cities like Shanghai and Busan, reflecting a strong regional network.

Approximately 48.5% of recent fares from Qingdao are for direct flights, indicating that nearly half of the available routes offer non-stop service. This provides a good balance for travelers, as you can often find convenient direct connections, while also having options for connecting flights that might offer different price points or access to a wider array of destinations.

The most frequently available destinations in recent fares from Qingdao include Shanghai, China, which appears as a top option for travelers. Busan, South Korea, is another popular choice, reflecting strong demand for international routes within the region. Additionally, Shanghai, China (served by a different airport) also features prominently among the most often discounted destinations, highlighting its importance as a key hub for travelers departing from Qingdao.

Most popular airlines from Qingdao

China Eastern Airlines

Air China

Shandong Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Sichuan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Qingdao soon

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Jakarta

Qingdao (TAO) - Jakarta (CGK)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥3,688

CN¥1,970

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Ho Chi Minh City

Qingdao (TAO) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥2,862

CN¥1,546

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Perth

Qingdao (TAO) - Perth (PER)

Scoot

CN¥6,632

CN¥3,482

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Phnom Penh

Qingdao (TAO) - Phnom Penh (KTI)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥3,026

CN¥1,849

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Bangkok

Qingdao (TAO) - Bangkok (BKK)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥2,008

CN¥1,412

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Oslo

Qingdao (TAO) - Oslo (TRF)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥8,219

CN¥6,434

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Qingdao

Istanbul

TOP

Turkey • Dec 2026

from

CN¥3,797

Paris

TOP

France • Dec 2026

from

CN¥4,529

Kuala Lumpur

TOP

Malaysia • Sep 2026

from

CN¥1,546

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

CN¥4,502

Penang

TOP

Malaysia • Sep 2026

from

CN¥1,525

New York

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

CN¥5,712

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Qingdao

-57%

TAO - Istanbul

CN¥9,419 → CN¥4,066

-33%

TAO - Paris

CN¥6,742 → CN¥4,516

-30%

TAO - Amsterdam

CN¥5,885 → CN¥4,093

-21%

TAO - New York

CN¥8,384 → CN¥6,606

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Qingdao airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Sat - Tue

The cheapest flights from TAO are on Monday, Saturday, and Tuesday, with fares as low as $52.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$44 direct / ~$87 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from Qingdao are to destinations within China, such as Ningbo and Shenyang.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines

Multiple full-service and low-cost carriers offer flights from Qingdao.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from Qingdao.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug

Flights from Qingdao tend to be cheaper in Aug.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Ningbo

The cheapest flight from Qingdao is to Ningbo for 316 CNY.

Qingdao main airports to depart from

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

Cheapest

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Qingdao.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥574

Airports nearby Qingdao used as alternative

Yantai Penglai (YNT)

Yantai Penglai is a useful alternative with strong regional connectivity within Shandong province.

📍 ~185 km from Qingdao (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥756

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Booking Flights from Qingdao: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, flights from Qingdao to destinations such as Taizhou and Zhoushan have shown median prices of CNY657 and CNY660, respectively. Other affordable options under CNY950 include Taiyuan at CNY677 and Harbin at CNY684. Across the trailing 90 days, several cities in China have typically offered prices below this threshold, with Changsha and Wenzhou also available for CNY718 and CNY731 respectively.

Historically, travelers from Qingdao have had access to 353 unique cities across 55 countries. The majority of these flights, approximately 62%, are to destinations within China. South Korea accounts for 17% of the available routes, while Singapore represents 7% of the flight options. This broad selection of destinations has been observed across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, the most frequently served routes from Qingdao have typically been to Shanghai. This includes flights to both Shanghai (SHA) and Shanghai (PVG). Another popular international route historically observed is to Busan in South Korea, indicating a consistent demand for travel to these destinations.

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Last-minute flights going from Qingdao soon

Sat, Aug 29

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TAO - Jakarta

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Xiamen Airlines

CN¥3,688

CN¥1,970

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

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TAO - Ho Chi Minh City

Qingdao (TAO) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥2,862

CN¥1,546

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Perth

Qingdao (TAO) - Perth (PER)

Scoot

CN¥6,632

CN¥3,482

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Phnom Penh

Qingdao (TAO) - Phnom Penh (KTI)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥3,026

CN¥1,849

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Bangkok

Qingdao (TAO) - Bangkok (BKK)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥2,008

CN¥1,412

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

TAO - Oslo

Qingdao (TAO) - Oslo (TRF)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥8,219

CN¥6,434

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Qingdao

Istanbul

TOP

Turkey • Dec 2026

from

CN¥3,797

Paris

TOP

France • Dec 2026

from

CN¥4,529

Kuala Lumpur

TOP

Malaysia • Sep 2026

from

CN¥1,546

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

CN¥4,502

Penang

TOP

Malaysia • Sep 2026

from

CN¥1,525

New York

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

CN¥5,712

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Qingdao

-57%

TAO - Istanbul

CN¥9,419 → CN¥4,066

-33%

TAO - Paris

CN¥6,742 → CN¥4,516

-30%

TAO - Amsterdam

CN¥5,885 → CN¥4,093

-21%

TAO - New York

CN¥8,384 → CN¥6,606

Popular Airports from Qingdao

Qingdao airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Sat - Tue

The cheapest flights from TAO are on Monday, Saturday, and Tuesday, with fares as low as $52.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$44 direct / ~$87 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from Qingdao are to destinations within China, such as Ningbo and Shenyang.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines

Multiple full-service and low-cost carriers offer flights from Qingdao.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from Qingdao.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug

Flights from Qingdao tend to be cheaper in Aug.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Ningbo

The cheapest flight from Qingdao is to Ningbo for 316 CNY.

Qingdao main airports to depart from

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

Cheapest

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Qingdao.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥574

Airports nearby Qingdao used as alternative

Yantai Penglai (YNT)

Yantai Penglai is a useful alternative with strong regional connectivity within Shandong province.

Laos • Jan 2027

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$1,955

$728

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Business Class

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Flights from Qingdao: Overview

Insights for flights from Qingdao

Most popular airlines from Qingdao

Last-minute flights going from Qingdao soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Qingdao

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Qingdao

Popular Airports from Qingdao

Qingdao airport insights

Mon - Sat - Tue

From ~$44 direct / ~$87 roundtrip

Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines

2-8 weeks in advance

Aug

Watch fares to Ningbo

Qingdao main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Qingdao used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Qingdao

Best Elite deals from Qingdao

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Where can I fly from Qingdao?

Which routes from Qingdao are the most popular?

How far do most flights from Qingdao go?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Qingdao?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Qingdao?

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Flights from Qingdao: Overview

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Most popular destinations to fly from Qingdao

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Mon - Sat - Tue

From ~$44 direct / ~$87 roundtrip

Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines

2-8 weeks in advance

Aug

Watch fares to Ningbo

Qingdao main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Qingdao used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Qingdao

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