Beijing to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (PEK–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between PEK and TAO, connecting options are available through 82 hubs.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→TAO | CIF→TAO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 186 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 119 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
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.
PEK–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to TAO
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
PEK to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to TAO ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 320 miles (514 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 119 return, totaling 238 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 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 Chifeng (CIF).