Lishui (Liandu) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (LIJ–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lishui (Liandu) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 552 mi 1h 40m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

LIJ–TAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Donghai Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 552 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIJ–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DZ Donghai Airlines 2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DZ (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIJ to TAO.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
319
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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 Lishui (Liandu)

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric LIJ→TAO WNZ→TAO JUZ→TAO
Distance from LIJ 70 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 2 34 4
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 48m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of LIJ with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 0 hours the same as Lishui (Liandu).
LIJ: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lishui (Liandu), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
552 mi / 889 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
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.

LIJ–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lishui (Liandu) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance552 mi / 889 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: LIJ
IATA / ICAOLIJ / ZSLI
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIJ to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Lishui Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 552 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Donghai Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LIJ to TAO. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HSN, CSX, PEK, CAN, CKG, KWE and KMG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAO to LIJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WNZ, JUZ and HYN. 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 LIJ to TAO

Lishui Airport (LIJ) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Donghai Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIJ to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIJ to TAO ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 552 miles (889 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ), Quzhou (Kezheng) (JUZ) and Taizhou (Luqiao) (HYN).