Shanghai (Pudong) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (PVG–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–TAO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air, Shandong Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 374 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, AY, CA, MU, ZH | 20 | 320 | 1h35-1h55 | – | – | 3U, AY, CA, MU, ZH |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 18 | 738 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: BA | 7 | 320 | 1h30 | – | SkyTeam | BA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→TAO | SHA→TAO | WUX→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 131 | 151 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 18m | 1h 30m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
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.
PVG–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to TAO
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air and Shandong Airlines. With 131 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to TAO ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 374 miles (602 km). There are approximately 131 weekly flights outbound and 124 return, totaling 255 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Wuxi (WUX) and Zhoushan (HSN).