Hangzhou to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (HGH–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HGH–TAO is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Loong Air lead the route. The flight covers 424 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines | 28 | 738 | 1h50-1h55 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| GJ Loong Air | 7 | 320 | 1h55 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 1h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 4 | 320 | 1h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Hangzhou
| Metric | HGH→TAO | NGB→TAO | SHA→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HGH | – | 68 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 53 | 67 | 53 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 30m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
HGH: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Hangzhou Metro Line 7 serves the airport, connecting to central Hangzhou (West Lake area via transfer) in 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). The airport metro station opened in 2021. Trains operate from around 6am to 11pm.The airport is 30km southeast of central Hangzhou. Taxis cost ¥70–110 and take 40–60 minutes via the expressway. Airport shuttle buses (¥20–30) serve major hotels and the city centre. Ride-hailing (DiDi) is widely used.
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.
HGH–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HGH to TAO
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Loong Air, Juneyao Air, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HGH to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HGH to TAO ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 424 miles (682 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TPE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ningbo (NGB), Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) and Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).