Cheap Flights to Qingdao

Most popular in	July	High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Cheapest in	October	Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average price	£481	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£416	From London to Qingdao

Cheapest prices for Qingdao flights by month

January

£464

February

£512

March

£419

April

£491

May

£403

June

£477

July

£726

August

£720

September

£451

October

£389

November

£391

December

£480

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Qingdao. Flying to Qingdao in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Qingdao?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

£890

£710

£530

£356

Price	£356 - £772
Temperature	4 - 30 °C
Rainfall	14 - 195 mm

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?

When is the best time to book flights to Qingdao?

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

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Qingdao?

At the moment, Sunday is the most economical day to take a flight to Qingdao. Tuesday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

To get the best value, try booking a flight at midday when visiting Qingdao. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the evening as these tend to have higher demand.

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.