Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (CTU–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CTU–TAO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Sichuan Airlines and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación lead the route. The flight covers 1,012 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 17 | 321, 32N, 32Q | 2h40 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 14 | 320 | 2h30-2h35 | – | – | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 3 | 320 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Chengdu (Shuangliu)
| Metric | CTU→TAO | TFU→TAO | MIG→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTU | – | 34 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 76 | 99 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 20m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
CTU: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
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.
CTU–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTU to TAO
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CTU to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTU to TAO ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,012 miles (1,628 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Chongqing (CKG).