Ningbo to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (NGB–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NGB–TAO is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Eurofly Service lead the route. The flight covers 459 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h45-2h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 14 | 738 | 1h35 | – | – | ZH |
| GJ Eurofly Service Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 1h50 | – | – | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 1h55 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 4 | 320 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 3 | 320 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Ningbo
| Metric | NGB→TAO | HSN→TAO | HGH→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NGB | – | 54 mi | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 28 | 129 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 30m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
NGB: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
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.
NGB–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NGB to TAO
Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Eurofly Service, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NGB to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NGB to TAO ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 459 miles (738 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 146 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zhoushan (HSN), Hangzhou (HGH) and Taizhou (Luqiao) (HYN).