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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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— TAO
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 10 April 2026.

Mon 27/422:05
LHR
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TAO
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/507:55
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£520
Fri 1/511:15
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop19h 35m
Air China
Tue 5/520:55
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Deal found 8/4£528
Mon 8/622:40
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/608:10
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£537
Mon 15/622:30
LHR
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 00m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Fri 10/714:50
TAO
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 10m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 6/4£555
Fri 5/620:25
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/612:25
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£558
Fri 1/522:40
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop14h 15m
Air China
Tue 5/520:55
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Air China
Deal found 8/4£559
Tue 5/522:10
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop30h 30m
China Southern
Tue 12/518:45
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop31h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 5/4£564
Thu 23/422:40
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop16h 05m
Air China
Sat 13/211:25
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop36h 30m
Air China
Deal found 9/4£569
Wed 29/419:15
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop14h 35m
China Southern
Sat 9/521:40
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop25h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 7/4£571
Wed 6/519:15
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop14h 35m
China Southern
Wed 13/517:05
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop33h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 5/4£573
Tue 13/1022:00
LHR
-
TAO
1 stop35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1112:10
TAO
-
LHR
1 stop39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£574
Wed 29/412:35
LGW
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TAO
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/518:00
TAO
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LGW
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£575

Find flight deals to Qingdao

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 10 April 2026.

Return from

£528

One-way from

£294

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£590

Good round-trip deal

£446 or less

Good one-way deal

£356 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 1/5-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • London to Qingdao
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  • 19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • London to Qingdao
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

11:35-15:50

1 stop21h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 13/2

19:40-06:30

1 stop18h 50m

£619

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

11:35-12:20

1 stop17h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 16/2

15:05-06:30

1 stop23h 25m

£619

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

11:35-11:40

1 stop17h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 16/2

10:55-06:30

1 stop27h 35m

£619

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

11:35-15:50

1 stop21h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 15/2

19:40-06:30

1 stop18h 50m

£619

LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

06:15-12:30

2 stops23h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 14/6

06:35-18:40

1 stop19h 05m

£625

LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Sat 30/5

14:45-16:30

2 stops42h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 14/6

18:25-18:40

1 stop31h 15m

£628

LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Fri 5/6

14:45-20:00

2 stops22h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 20/6

16:50-20:55

2 stops35h 05m

£631

LondonQingdao

STN - TAO

STNTAO

London Stansted

Sun 17/5

22:05-13:10

2 stops32h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 27/5

08:50-13:45

3 stops35h 55m

£675

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

11:35-12:30

1 stop17h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 16/5

21:00-15:00

1 stop25h 00m

£692

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Fri 5/6

09:05-23:35

3 stops31h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 20/6

13:15-15:00

2 stops32h 45m

£705

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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 9 April 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 17 hours 23 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 £352
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £664
Air China
Air China
From £415
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
From £504

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 10 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving China, such as Hainan Airlines,Air China, andChina Eastern. 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
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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
200 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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 £95, while return flights cost around £300.

  • How much is a return flight to Qingdao?

    A return flight to Qingdao will typically cost around £678, however they can be found for as little as £300.

  • 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 5 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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