Manila (Pasay) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (MNL–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
XMN Xiamen 5h 43m MFPR 3UCAMF Xiamen (XMN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 53m 5JMUPR BACACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 25m 5JCZ 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 28m 5JBRCI B7MU Taoyuan (TPE) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 30m 5JACAY CXQWSC Hong Kong (HKG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 5m 3UCAZH CACZSC Shenzhen (SZX) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 10m CAMF 3UCAPN Chongqing (CKG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
ICN Seoul 7h 20m 5J7CKE 7CFMKE Seoul (ICN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 7h 20m QW 3UBKCZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
NGO Tokoname 8h 15m 5JNHPR QWSC Tokoname (NGO) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
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Manila (Pasay) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between MNL and TAO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MNL to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,480
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 0 hours the same as Manila (Pasay).
MNL: PST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Getting to MNL

No rail service currently connects the airport to Manila; the upcoming Metro Rail Transit extension is under construction. A metered taxi or ride-share is the most reliable option; Grab from Makati or BGC costs ₱200–400 but traffic can extend travel time to 60–90 minutes during peak hours.Airport-accredited yellow taxis are available at the metered taxi queue outside each terminal; flag fall ₱70. The NAIA Expressway toll road (₱110–165) significantly cuts travel time from the south. Budget 2–3 hours from the northern suburbs during rush hour.

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.

MNL–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manila (Pasay) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MNL
IATA / ICAOMNL / RPLL
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr50.3M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MNL to TAO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xiamen Gaoqi, Shanghai Pudong and Guangzhou Baiyun.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xiamen Gaoqi, Shanghai Pudong and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.