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Cheap flights to Qingdao from £292

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — TAO
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
1 adult
Fri 7/6
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Flights to Qingdao in 2024

Find the latest flights to Qingdao in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 903,732 searches and data was last updated on 2 June 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£778

Return from

£452

One-way from

£292
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in June 2024
From London to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
One-way flight from London to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO)

Cheap flights to Qingdao in June & July 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Qingdao in June and July 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 903,732 searches and data was last updated on 2 June 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Qingdao in June and July 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Mon 17/622:00LHR - TAO
1 stop18h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 2/712:15TAO - LHR
1 stop38h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/6£505
Mon 17/620:25LHR - TAO
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Tue 2/707:10TAO - LHR
2 stops19h 50mAir China
Deal found 1/6£680
Mon 17/622:00LHR - TAO
1 stop32h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 21/612:15TAO - LHR
1 stop38h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 2/6£747
Mon 17/606:30LHR - TAO
2 stops22h 15mChina Southern
Fri 21/615:40TAO - LHR
1 stop34h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 2/6£781
Mon 17/620:25LHR - TAO
2 stops21h 05mAir China
Tue 2/707:10TAO - LHR
2 stops19h 50mAir China
Deal found 1/6£807
Mon 17/622:05LHR - TAO
2 stops19h 50mAir China
Fri 21/606:35TAO - LHR
2 stops20h 55mAir China
Deal found 2/6£1,230

Qingdao 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Qingdao in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 903,732 searches and data were last updated on 2 June 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Qingdao in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 8/1121:20LHR - TAO
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/1112:50TAO - LHR
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£452
Fri 8/1121:20LHR - TAO
1 stop28h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 23/1111:15TAO - LHR
1 stop39h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 2/6£462
Mon 17/622:00LHR - TAO
1 stop18h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 2/712:15TAO - LHR
1 stop38h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/6£505
Fri 8/1112:10LGW - TAO
1 stop15h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 23/1119:40TAO - LGW
1 stop18h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/6£538
Fri 8/1112:10LGW - TAO
1 stop16h 20mChina Eastern
Sat 23/1119:40TAO - LGW
1 stop18h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/6£556
Mon 14/1009:30LHR - TAO
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1107:55TAO - LHR
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£566
Mon 14/1022:00LHR - TAO
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1121:00TAO - LHR
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£587
Fri 8/1107:40LHR - TAO
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/1107:55TAO - LHR
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£618
Fri 8/1107:40LHR - TAO
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/1107:55TAO - LHR
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£618

One-way flights to Qingdao

Explore one-way flight options to Qingdao for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 903,732 searches and data was last updated on 2 June 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Qingdao in the near future. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Qingdao instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Fri 27/922:05LHR - TAO
1 stop17h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/6£292
Fri 27/922:05LHR - TAO
2 stops36h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/6£303
Mon 14/1022:00LHR - TAO
1 stop16h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/6£328
Fri 27/911:45LGW - TAO
1 stop19h 05mAir China
Deal found 1/6£341
Wed 21/806:00LGW - TAO
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£342
Fri 27/906:00LGW - TAO
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£361
Mon 14/1009:30LHR - TAO
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£363
Wed 21/806:30LHR - TAO
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£364
Mon 14/1012:35LGW - TAO
1 stop20h 40mAir China
Deal found 1/6£376

Find flights to Qingdao within your budget

Locate flights to Qingdao that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 903,732 searches and data was last updated on 2 June 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£452 - £1,083

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowQingdao Jiaodong Intl

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Fri 8/11

1 stop30h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 23/11

1 stop38h 20m

£452

London HeathrowQingdao Jiaodong Intl

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Fri 8/11

1 stop28h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 23/11

1 stop39h 55m

£462

London HeathrowQingdao Jiaodong Intl

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Mon 17/6

1 stop18h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 2/7

1 stop38h 45m

£505

London GatwickQingdao Jiaodong Intl

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Fri 8/11

1 stop15h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 23/11

1 stop18h 50m

£538

London GatwickQingdao Jiaodong Intl

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Fri 8/11

1 stop16h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 23/11

1 stop18h 50m

£556

London HeathrowQingdao Jiaodong Intl

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Mon 17/6

1 stop19h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 2/7

2 stops19h 50m

£680

London HeathrowQingdao Jiaodong Intl

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Mon 17/6

2 stops22h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 21/6

1 stop34h 30m

£781

London GatwickQingdao Jiaodong Intl

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Fri 8/11

2 stops39h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 23/11

2 stops29h 55m

£884

London StanstedQingdao Jiaodong Intl

STN - TAO

STNTAO

London Stansted

Fri 8/11

2 stops39h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 23/11

2 stops29h 25m

£1,083

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Best time to book a flight to Qingdao

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Temperature and rainfall in Qingdao by month

Plan your trip to Qingdao by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

TAO

Temperature

0 - 25 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Qingdao?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Qingdao. Price data was last updated on 31 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Qingdao may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Qingdao?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Qingdao should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Qingdao

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Qingdao. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Qingdao. Reviews last updated 2 June 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern and Qatar Airways to Qingdao. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.5
Very Good
914 reviews
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.9
Good
1,507 reviews
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.8
Good
1,049 reviews
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.7
Good
4,324 reviews
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

City overview

Located on China’s beautiful easterly coastline, Qingdao is the perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. One of the city’s most important landmarks is Zhan Bridge, which makes for a very atmospheric stroll. Huiquan Bathing Place in Huiguan Bay is arguably the most popular bathing spot in the city, thanks to its clean, soft sand, clear water, and gentle waves that make it ideal for swimming. The Golden Sand Beach, with its lovely warm waters, is another great place to visit. Head down to Badaguan Scenic Area to see elegant gardens and a unique mishmash of foreign villas and other attractions. Mount Laoshan, which towers over the city, is renowned as the birthplace of Taoism in China. There are several hiking trails around the mountain, so you can choose one to suit your schedule and hiking ability, and enjoy superb views over Qingdao. Climbing to the peak of the mountain is a very exhilarating experience, and it takes between two and three days to get to the summit of the mountain and back down again. The city has so many wonderful restaurants to explore, and it is particularly famous for its local, traditionally cooked, clams.

Getting around Qingdao

Most locals and visitors in Qingdao use public buses as their preferred means of transport. This is because the city is quite hilly, making walking, or using bikes or motorbikes, impractical. There is a very good public bus network in the city, and this is complimented by special tour buses that will take you to key sights (along with an informative guide on hand to answer questions), and long distance coaches to other cities. Ships, sea and river ferries taxis, and the railway are other methods of transport available in the city.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Getting to the town centre from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) is very easy as there are 5 different shuttle buses that you can take to get to various destinations in the city. The journey is around 14 miles (23 km). You can also hire a car, or take a taxi, to make this journey. Many car hire companies will enable you to book your vehicle online before you travel, and will have it ready for you to pick up when your flight arrives at the airport.

  • When is the best time to fly to Qingdao?

    Qingdao has a mild monsoon climate, and in terms of weather, the best months for travel are between March and November as in these months you can enjoy the great outdoors, especially the mountains and the beach. August is the hottest month, and as it coincides with school holidays, flights during this peak period are likely to be more expensive. If you visit Qingdao in winter, why not stay for Chinese New Year to experience this exciting festival with all of its colours, feasts, and beautiful parades and music?

  • What does TAO mean?

    Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport is TAO. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Qingdao?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) if they wish to fly to Qingdao. The Qingdao airport is 25.7 mi from the city center.

  • 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, Beijing Capital 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Qingdao. One-way flights to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport typically cost £65, while return flights cost around £86.

  • How much is a return flight to Qingdao?

    A return flight to Qingdao will typically cost around £589, however they can be found for as little as £109.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Qingdao depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Qingdao, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport?

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

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