Changzhou to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (CZX–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CZX–TAO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 307 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 1h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 7 | 738 | 1h | – | – | ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Changzhou
| Metric | CZX→TAO | WUX→TAO | NKG→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CZX | – | 48 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 20m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
CZX: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Changzhou, 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.
CZX–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CZX to TAO
Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CZX to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CZX to TAO is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 307 miles (495 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dalian Zhoushuizi, Changchun Longjia and Shenyang Taoxian. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuxi (WUX), Nanjing (NKG) and Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA).