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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao from £239

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — TAO
26 Jun — 3 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Qingdao

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 May 2026.

Mon 28/920:20
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop16h 35m
Air China
Mon 5/1018:20
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 35m
Air China
Deal found 25/5£503
Mon 28/912:35
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop14h 55m
Air China
Sun 11/1020:55
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Air China
Deal found 25/5£512
Wed 10/612:35
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop15h 45m
Air China
Sun 14/608:45
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop29h 15m
Air China
Deal found 24/5£561
Wed 1/721:10
LGW
-
TAO
Nonstop10h 50m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Wed 8/714:00
TAO
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 10m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 27/5£580
Wed 18/1117:00
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1119:40
TAO
-
LGW
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5£635
Fri 3/722:10
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop18h 25m
China Southern
Mon 6/715:45
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop29h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 26/5£663
Sun 5/722:10
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop18h 25m
China Southern
Sun 19/718:50
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop18h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 24/5£668
Sun 7/621:45
LGW
-
TAO
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/609:50
TAO
-
LGW
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5£680
Mon 6/711:40
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop17h 00m
China Southern
Mon 13/708:10
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 26/5£690
Wed 24/611:15
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop19h 35m
Air China
Wed 1/718:00
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 35m
Air China
Deal found 25/5£698

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Qingdao

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Round-trip from

£503

One-way from

£239

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£593
Air China
  • Air China
  • 28/9-5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • London to Qingdao
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Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 23/9
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 50m total
  • London to Qingdao
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Wed 1/7

21:10-15:00

Nonstop10h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 15/7

14:00-19:10

Nonstop12h 10m

£580

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Mon 6/7

11:40-11:40

1 stop17h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 13/7

08:10-19:40

1 stop18h 30m

£690

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Fri 23/10

18:00-23:50

1 stop22h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 20/2

19:40-06:30

1 stop18h 50m

£776

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Sat 24/10

18:00-18:35

1 stop17h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 19/2

19:40-06:30

1 stop18h 50m

£776

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Sat 24/10

18:00-00:10

1 stop23h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 15/2

19:40-06:30

1 stop18h 50m

£776

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Wed 21/10

11:35-11:40

1 stop17h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 17/2

07:20-06:30

1 stop31h 10m

£776

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Wed 21/10

18:00-17:20

1 stop16h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 20/2

19:40-06:30

1 stop18h 50m

£776

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Sat 24/10

11:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 20/2

19:40-14:00

1 stop26h 20m

£776

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Sun 25/10

17:00-18:35

1 stop17h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 21/2

19:40-14:00

1 stop26h 20m

£776

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Thu 22/10

11:35-12:20

1 stop17h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 17/2

08:10-06:30

1 stop30h 20m

£776

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £601.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 18m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 55m.

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 27 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.3
Good
152 reviews
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Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.3
Good
152 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
152 reviews
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Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Qingdao. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), located 25.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Gatwick to Qingdao. 1 airline have flights to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl from London Gatwick on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Gatwick to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao?

    Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern, and China Eastern can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao in just under 10h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h. The distance from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao is about 5388 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao round-trip?

    Air China, at £461, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Qingdao that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Qingdao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Qingdao?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Qingdao.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Qingdao?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Qingdao by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Gatwick to Qingdao

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Gatwick to Qingdao. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£461Average£476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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