Lijiang to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (LJG–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
8L9631
8L Redhill Aviation
32N
7:05 AM
CST
10:40 AM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9632
8L Redhill Aviation
32N
11:40 AM
CST
3:10 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 4h 53m 8LCAJD 3U8L9C Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
HFE Hefei 5h PNQW JDMUQW Hefei (HFE) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 15m 8LHOJD CACZHU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 23m 8LKY 3UCAHU Chongqing (CKG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 25m 8LA6EU 3UBKCZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
NKG Nanjing 5h 28m 8LA6HO SCZH Nanjing (NKG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 28m 8LHUJD 3U9HHU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
TYN Taiyuan 5h 33m TV DRHUMU Taiyuan (TYN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 5h 35m CATV 3UCAEU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 45m 9CCAHO BACACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
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Lijiang to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,343 mi 3h 35m nonstop

LJG–TAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 1,343 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LJG–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 7 32N 3h35
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (7 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, LJG to TAO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LJG to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,982
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 Lijiang

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric LJG→TAO DLU→TAO
Distance from LJG 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 3
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of LJG 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 Lijiang.
LJG: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
1,343 mi / 2,161 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
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.

LJG–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lijiang to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance1,343 mi / 2,161 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LJG to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,343 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LJG to TAO: Redhill Aviation.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chengdu Tianfu, Hefei Xinqiao and Wuhan Tianhe.
Yes, return flights from TAO to LJG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DLU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LJG to TAO

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LJG to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LJG to TAO is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,343 miles (2,161 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Hefei Xinqiao and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU).