Cheap Flights to Qingdao

Popular in	July	High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Cheapest in	October	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	£391	Average for round-trip flights in October 2020
Round-trip from	£785	From London to Qingdao
One-way from	£539	One-way flight from London to Qingdao

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Are there currently restrictions on travel to Qingdao related to COVID-19?

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Qingdao along with the rest of China. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: China has restricted entry and transit to all travelers except Chinese nationals, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan passport holders, and travelers with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas, or visas issued after March 28, 2020. Travelers arriving at PEK will be given a PCR test and quarantined for 14 days at a designated location in Beijing. Travelers arriving at Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) must undergo Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) and a 14-day quarantine in designated places for medical observation. Airline crew with a layover at the above airports must undergo NAT inside the passenger terminal, then self-isolate at their hotel temporarily before acquiring the NAT results. Airline crew arriving at the above airports will be quarantined after their last shift, and must self-isolate in crew hotels during shift breaks. Travelers arriving at Guangzhou (CAN) or Shenzhen (SZX) who live in or have been in France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, or the United States in the past 14 days must undergo 14-day quarantine at home or in designated places for medical observation. All passengers arriving at SZX will have a PCR test. Travelers arriving at XMN will be quarantined for medical observation at designated hotels for 14 days at their own expense. This does not apply to travelers under 18 years old or above 70 years old, pregnant women, and travelers suffering from illness, who must apply for permission to undergo a 14-day quarantine at home.. If you are looking to book a trip to Qingdao and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about travelling during COVID-19.

Cheapest prices for Qingdao flights by month

January

£416

February

£387

March

£359

April

£413

May

£377

June

£442

July

£532

August

£460

September

£391

October

£376

November

£363

December

£402

Currently, March 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.

LON - TAO Price	£359 - £841
TAO Temperature	4 - 30 °C
TAO 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 a flight 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 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 Qingdao?

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.