Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Bangkok (TAO–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TAO–BKK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines and Qingdao Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,972 miles in approximately 4h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines | 10 | 738, 73F | 4h32-5h05 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 7 | 32N | 4h52 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→BKK | YNT→BKK | TNA→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 102 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 3 | 5 |
| Flight time | 4h 52m | 5h 10m | 4h 45m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.
Qingdao Metro Line 8 connects Qingdao North Railway Station and the urban rail network to Jiaodong Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. The new Jiaodong Airport replaced the former Liuting Airport in 2021 and is located further from the city centre (~55 km from downtown). Airport shuttle buses depart from major city transport hubs for CNY 30–40.DiDi and taxis from central Qingdao cost CNY 120–180 depending on traffic. Driving via Jihe Expressway and the airport spur takes 50–70 minutes in normal conditions. The greater distance from the city means surface travel times are longer than at the former airport.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
TAO–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to BKK
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines and Qingdao Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
TAO to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to BKK is about 4 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,972 miles (3,173 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Ningbo Lishe and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT) and Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).