What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Qingdao?

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £839.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Qingdao?

Airlines like China Eastern fly from Manchester to Qingdao in about 31h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 5343 mi between Manchester and Qingdao.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Qingdao round-trip?

Juneyao Airlines, at £443, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to Qingdao. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be China Eastern. Juneyao Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Qingdao?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Qingdao flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to TAO?

It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to Qingdao at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Qingdao?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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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Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£630

31/10-7/11
2 total stops
48h 30m total
Manchester to Qingdao

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Qingdao
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Qingdao. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Fri 31/1009:00MAN - TAO

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1115:00TAO - MAN

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£540

Fri 31/1009:05MAN - TAO

2 stops31h 05mChina Eastern

Fri 7/1119:40TAO - MAN

2 stops28h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£593

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Fri 31/1009:00MAN - TAO

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1115:00TAO - MAN

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£540

Fri 31/1009:05MAN - TAO

2 stops31h 05mChina Eastern

Fri 7/1119:40TAO - MAN

2 stops28h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£593

Sun 8/310:25MAN - TAO

1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 12/314:40TAO - MAN

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9£747

Sun 8/306:00MAN - TAO

2 stops28h 35mChina Eastern

Thu 12/312:50TAO - MAN

2 stops35h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9£604

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Fri 31/1009:00MAN - TAO

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1115:00TAO - MAN

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£540

Fri 31/1009:05MAN - TAO

2 stops31h 05mChina Eastern

Fri 7/1119:40TAO - MAN

2 stops28h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£593

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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Fri 31/10

09:00-16:30

1 stop23h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 7/11

15:00-08:00

1 stop25h 00m

£540

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Fri 31/10

09:05-00:10

2 stops31h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 7/11

19:40-16:05

2 stops28h 25m

£593

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Sun 8/3

06:00-18:35

2 stops28h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 12/3

12:50-16:05

2 stops35h 15m

£604

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Sun 8/3

10:25-13:15

1 stop18h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 12/3

14:40-07:55

1 stop25h 15m

£747

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Qingdao?

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 87% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Qingdao on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Qingdao?

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 40m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Qingdao?

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to Qingdao?

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 02m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Qingdao

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern from Manchester to Qingdao by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

166 reviews

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1 / 4

2.0

Mediocre

Jordan,Jun 2025

PHX - LAX

Bad. I completely lost my bags. And, I can't even get in contact with anyone to find them.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

166 reviews

China Eastern

7.2

Good

166 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 4

2.0

Mediocre

Jordan,Jun 2025

PHX - LAX

Bad. I completely lost my bags. And, I can't even get in contact with anyone to find them.

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How long is the flight from Manchester to Qingdao?
Airlines like China Eastern fly from Manchester to Qingdao in about 31h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 5343 mi between Manchester and Qingdao.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Qingdao round-trip?
Juneyao Airlines, at £443, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to Qingdao. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be China Eastern. Juneyao Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Qingdao that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Qingdao flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Qingdao?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Qingdao.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Qingdao?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest£443	Average£740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£502	Average£622	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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