Singapore to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (SIN–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SQ8358cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
788
1:30 AM
+08 T1
7:35 AM
CST
6h 5m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR186+1
TR Scoot
788
1:31 AM
+08 TT1
7:12 AM
CST
5h 41m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR187+1
TR Scoot
788
8:50 AM
CST
3:00 PM
+08
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ8359cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
788
8:50 AM
CST
3:10 PM
+08
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 51m 9CCAET BACACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
BKK Bangkok 7h 58m ACCIET CAQWSC Bangkok (BKK) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 3U9CCZ 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
XMN Xiamen 8h 5m GAMFMU 3UCAMF Xiamen (XMN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
HKG Hong Kong 8h 8m AAAYBA CXQWSC Hong Kong (HKG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
HGH Hangzhou 8h 10m MFMUSQ 3UHOHU Hangzhou (HGH) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 8h 13m 3UCACZ 3U8L9C Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 8h 14m GAMFSQ 3UFUMF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
NKG Nanjing 8h 20m TR SCZH Nanjing (NKG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 8h 20m MFSQTR 3UBKCZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
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Singapore to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,629 mi 5h 53m nonstop

SIN–TAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Scoot leads the route. The flight covers 2,629 miles in approximately 5h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TR Scoot Also: SQ 6 788 5h41 SQ
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – SQ, TR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TR (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SIN to TAO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,779
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Singapore

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric SIN→TAO KUL→TAO
Distance from SIN 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 12 11
Flight time 5h 53m 5h 47m
Airports within 200 miles of SIN with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 0 hours the same as Singapore.
SIN: +08 · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
2,629 mi / 4,231 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 53m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Singaporean passport holders enter mainland China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. This applies to tourism, business visits, transit, and family visits. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for a visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.

Getting to SIN

MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.

Getting from TAO

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.

Qingdao (Jiaozhou) Climate

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.

SIN–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Singapore to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance2,629 mi / 4,231 km
Flight time5h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIN to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take about 5h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 2,629 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SIN to TAO: Scoot.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong, Suvarnabhumi and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Yes, return flights from TAO to SIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SIN to TAO

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Scoot. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SIN to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SIN to TAO is about 5 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,629 miles (4,231 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Suvarnabhumi and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sepang (KUL).