Chifeng to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (CIF–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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GS7423
GS Grant Aviation
E90
5:30 PM
CST
7:00 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GS6675
GS Grant Aviation
E90
5:30 PM
CST
7:05 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GS7424
GS Grant Aviation
E90
8:00 PM
CST
9:35 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GS6676
GS Grant Aviation
E90
8:05 PM
CST
9:35 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chifeng to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 406 mi 1h 30m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

CIF–TAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Grant Aviation and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 406 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIF–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GS Grant Aviation 7 E90 1h30-1h35
HO Juneyao Air Also: MU 0 MU
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – GS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GS + HO (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CIF to TAO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIF to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
725
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Chifeng

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric CIF→TAO PEK→TAO
Distance from CIF 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 7 119
Flight time 1h 30m 0h 58m
Airports within 200 miles of CIF with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 0 hours the same as Chifeng.
CIF: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chifeng, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
406 mi / 654 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m.
Getting from TAO

Metro Line 8 runs from the airport to central Qingdao and Qingdao North Station (high-speed rail) in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city districts and the coastal tourist areas for CNY 30–40. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 120–180. The distance from downtown makes metro or shuttle the more practical option for most destinations.

Qingdao North Station connects via high-speed rail to Beijing (around 3h), Jinan, and other regional cities. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall of the new terminal.

Qingdao (Jiaozhou) Climate

Temperate monsoon climate moderated by the Yellow Sea. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with monsoon rainfall; Qingdao is cooler and breezier than inland Shandong cities. Sea fog (known locally as pinglu) is a significant disruption risk from April through July, frequently reducing visibility at the coast and occasionally affecting the airport.

Winters (December–February) are cold and dry at −4 to 5°C, with occasional snow from continental air masses. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant. The sea fog season (spring–early summer) is the primary driver of delays unique to Qingdao compared with other Chinese airports.

CIF–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chifeng to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance406 mi / 654 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: CIF
IATA / ICAOCIF / ZBCF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation2,018 ft / 615 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIF to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chifeng Yulong Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 406 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Grant Aviation and Juneyao Air. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CIF to TAO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGO, NKG, CAN, WUH, DLC, HGH, HLD, DSN, PVG, XIY, HLH, HAK and HET. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAO to CIF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PEK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CIF to TAO

Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Grant Aviation and Juneyao Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CIF to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIF to TAO ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 406 miles (654 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK).