Changsha (Changsha) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (CSX–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CSX–TAO is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 692 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 18 | 738 | 2h15-2h25 | – | – | ZH |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 14 | 31N, 32N | 2h20-2h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 14 | 738 | 1h14-2h15 | – | – | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 321 | 2h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| BK Potomac Air | 4 | 73W | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines Also: 3U | 3 | – | – | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Changsha (Changsha)
| Metric | CSX→TAO | SHS→TAO | KHN→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CSX | – | 153 mi | 169 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 89 | 4 | 69 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 5m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
CSX: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Changsha (Changsha), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Changsha Metro Line 6 connects the city centre (Changsha South Railway Station interchange) to the airport in 50 minutes for CNY 8–10. The metro operates from roughly 06:30 to 23:00. Airport shuttle buses depart from major hotels and the railway station for CNY 20.DiDi and taxis run from the city centre for CNY 80–130 depending on traffic; the airport is about 25 km east of the city. Driving via G60 Shanghai–Kunming Expressway with dedicated airport exit takes 35–50 minutes in normal conditions.
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.
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.
CSX–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CSX to TAO
Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Air, China Eastern Airlines, Potomac Air and Qingdao Airlines. With 89 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CSX to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CSX to TAO is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 692 miles (1,114 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 187 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong and Dalian Zhoushuizi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jingzhou (Shashi) (SHS), Nanchang (KHN) and Chenzhou (HCZ).