Quanzhou to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (JJN–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U2235
3U Sichuan
738
11:30 AM
CST
1:50 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8065
MF Xiamen
738
12:07 PM
CST
2:34 PM
CST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8066
MF Xiamen
738
8:55 PM
CST
11:50 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2236
3U Sichuan
738
8:55 PM
CST
11:50 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Quanzhou to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 804 mi 2h 20m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

JJN–TAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 804 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JJN–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 738 2h20
MF Xiamen Air 7 738 2h27
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + MF (14 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, JJN to TAO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JJN to TAO.
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One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,719
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 Quanzhou

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric JJN→TAO XMN→TAO FOC→TAO
Distance from JJN 34 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 5
Weekly flights 14 57 32
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 25m 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of JJN 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 Quanzhou.
JJN: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Quanzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
804 mi / 1,294 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 27m.
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.

JJN–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Quanzhou to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance804 mi / 1,294 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: JJN
IATA / ICAOJJN / ZSQZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr6.1M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JJN to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 27m. The route covers 804 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Air.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from JJN to TAO. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JUH, YIH, ZHA, HKG, SYX, CGQ, BKK, CGO, HGH, CAN, HFE, HSN, PEK, TFU, SHA, HAK, XIY, WUH, CSX, PVG, CKG, SHE, KMG, KWE, CTU, KUL, SIN, NKG, CZX and NNG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAO to JJN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XMN and FOC. 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 JJN to TAO

Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JJN to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JJN to TAO ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 804 miles (1,294 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiamen (XMN) and Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).