Nanjing to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (NKG–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NKG–TAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 327 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 7 | 738 | 1h25 | – | – | ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→TAO | CZX→TAO | WUX→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 55 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 21 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.
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.
NKG–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to TAO
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
NKG to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to TAO ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 327 miles (527 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Wuxi (WUX) and Hefei (HFE).