Shenzhen to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (SZX–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SZX–TAO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines, Shandong Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,020 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA | 56 | 321, 738 | 2h42-3h20 | – | Star Alliance | CA |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA | 35 | 330, 738 | 2h40-3h20 | – | – | CA |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 21 | 320, 321 | 3h10-3h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→TAO | HKG→TAO | MFM→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 140 | 18 | 8 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 2h 50m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.
Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.
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.
SZX–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZX to TAO
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Shenzhen Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines. With 140 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SZX to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZX to TAO is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,020 miles (1,642 km). There are approximately 140 weekly flights outbound and 154 return, totaling 294 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hefei Xinqiao, Ningbo Lishe and Yichang Sanxia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Foshan (Nanhai) (FUO).