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— TAO
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
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Flights to Qingdao in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Mon 4/522:05
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop17h 20m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 10/508:10
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/2£405
Mon 9/321:30
LHR
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 00m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Fri 13/315:00
TAO
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 00m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 31/1£425
Thu 7/520:25
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/508:10
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£463
Fri 20/321:40
LHR
-
TAO
Nonstop10h 50m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Fri 3/415:05
TAO
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 55m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 2/2£465
Thu 19/316:30
LGW
-
TAO
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/321:05
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£470
Mon 4/511:35
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 10/521:00
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/2£473
Thu 7/511:35
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop17h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 23/521:00
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/2£481
Thu 19/321:00
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop31h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 26/307:25
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/2£494
Fri 6/313:30
LHR
-
TAO
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/411:30
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£511
Mon 9/311:05
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/321:05
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£513
Thu 19/317:00
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop17h 35m
China Eastern
Thu 26/321:05
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop17h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/2£524
Mon 9/321:10
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/307:20
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£524

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Find the latest flights to Qingdao in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 2 February 2026.

Return from

£405

One-way from

£291

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£512

Good round-trip deal

£496 or less

Good one-way deal

£328 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
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  • 4/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • London to Qingdao
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  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 10m total
  • London to Qingdao
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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:30-16:30

Nonstop11h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 13/3

15:00-19:00

Nonstop12h 00m

£425

LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

20:25-10:30

1 stop31h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 23/5

08:10-19:50

1 stop18h 40m

£463

LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Fri 20/3

21:40-16:30

Nonstop10h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 3/4

15:05-20:00

Nonstop11h 55m

£465

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 10/5

21:00-06:40

1 stop16h 40m

£473

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Thu 19/3

16:30-10:05

2 stops33h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 26/3

21:05-06:30

1 stop17h 25m

£475

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

11:35-12:20

1 stop17h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 23/5

21:00-16:00

1 stop26h 00m

£481

LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

21:00-00:10

1 stop19h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 26/3

07:25-17:30

1 stop18h 05m

£518

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Thu 19/3

17:00-18:35

1 stop17h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 26/3

21:05-06:30

1 stop17h 25m

£524

LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

06:30-20:35

2 stops30h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 26/3

11:35-19:10

1 stop39h 35m

£537

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

11:35-15:50

1 stop21h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 25/6

21:00-06:40

1 stop16h 40m

£560

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Qingdao

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Qingdao. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

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 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Qingdao?

On average, a flight from London to Qingdao takes 15 hours 46 minutes. Flights to Qingdao from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Qingdao?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Qingdao are Beijing Capital Airlines, Air China and China Southern.

Beijing Capital Airlines
Beijing Capital Airlines
From £348
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £555
Air China
Air China
From £407
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
From £575

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Qingdao?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Qingdao are Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern and Air China.

Rainfall in Qingdao by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Qingdao ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches 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.

Temperature in Qingdao by month

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

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).

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 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving China, such as Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, andAir China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

FAQs about flying to Qingdao

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.

  • 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Qingdao. One-way flights to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl typically cost £48, while return flights cost around £212.

  • How much is a return flight to Qingdao?

    A return flight to Qingdao will typically cost around £279, however they can be found for as little as £212.

  • 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 (10 hours 50 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. Barony Park Hotel Qingdao Airport is the closest property to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (1.0 mi away from Qingdao Jiaodong Intl).

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