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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao from £296

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — TAO
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
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 25 February 2026.

Fri 13/311:05
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop20h 15m
Air China
Mon 23/317:30
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop21h 25m
Air China
Deal found 22/2£473
Fri 6/317:00
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop34h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 3/406:35
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/2£486
Sat 14/310:30
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 25/321:00
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/2£490
Mon 16/310:05
LGW
-
TAO
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/321:05
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£517
Fri 6/306:00
LGW
-
TAO
3 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/406:35
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£524
Mon 9/311:05
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/319:40
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£526
Sun 15/306:50
LGW
-
TAO
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/312:50
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2£530
Sun 15/306:50
LGW
-
TAO
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/312:50
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2£531
Mon 13/412:35
LGW
-
TAO
2 stops23h 50m
Air China
Wed 29/411:30
TAO
-
LGW
1 stop26h 05m
Air China
Deal found 24/2£537
Mon 16/311:05
LGW
-
TAO
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Mon 23/310:50
TAO
-
LGW
2 stops28h 05m
Air China
Deal found 23/2£539

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Qingdao

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Qingdao (TAO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£473

One-way from

£296

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£566

Good round-trip deal

£730 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 13/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • London to Qingdao
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • London to Qingdao
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Qingdao Jiaodong Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Qingdao that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 25 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao that are best for you.

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Gatwick

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Qingdao

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Fri 13/3

11:05-15:20

1 stop20h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 22/3

17:30-06:55

1 stop21h 25m

£473

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Sat 14/3

10:30-11:40

1 stop17h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 25/3

21:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

£490

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

11:05-21:40

1 stop26h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 13/3

20:05-06:55

2 stops42h 50m

£661

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

12:35-10:30

1 stop14h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 11/9

11:30-06:35

1 stop26h 05m

£692

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Mon 30/3

12:35-19:55

1 stop24h 20m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 9/4

20:55-06:35

1 stop16h 40m

£845

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Sat 28/3

20:15-12:30

3 stops32h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 11/4

14:00-17:40

3 stops34h 40m

£919

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

10:30-14:15

2 stops19h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 13/3

15:25-06:30

2 stops23h 05m

£963

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

06:05-21:05

2 stops32h 00m

£296

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Fri 20/3

18:35-10:05

2 stops31h 30m

£315

LondonQingdao

LGW - TAO

LGWTAO

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

18:00-10:25

1 stop33h 25m

£399

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/2

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Cheapflights Insights

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 £599.

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 25 February 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
7.2
Good
139 reviews
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Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 5
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.
Air China
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Air China
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 5
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.

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?

    Air China and China Eastern can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 05m. 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 £460, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao..

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao?

    While on average a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao is generally £763, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £465. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Qingdao Jiaodong Intl), you can expect to pay £442 for that flight.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£460Average£474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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