Shanghai (Minhang) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (SHA–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SHA–TAO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 364 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 46 | 321, 32N, 738 | 1h20-1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 42 | 738 | 1h13-1h40 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: CA | 3 | 320 | 1h40 | – | – | CA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→TAO | PVG→TAO | WUX→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 150 | 161 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 21m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.
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.
SHA–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to TAO
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 150 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to TAO is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 364 miles (586 km). There are approximately 150 weekly flights outbound and 165 return, totaling 315 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Zhengzhou Xinzheng and Shenyang Taoxian. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Hangzhou (HGH).