Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Chongqing (TAO–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–CKG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, West Air and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 903 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 56 | 738, 7M8 | 2h27-3h05 | – | – | ZH |
| PN West Air | 14 | 320 | 2h50-2h55 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 13 | 738 | 2h40-2h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 4 | 320 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 4 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chongqing from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→CKG | WEF→CKG | YNT→CKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 57 mi | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 143 | 3 | 38 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 35m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · CKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing.
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.
Metro Line 10 from the airport to Jiaochangkou (city centre) takes 35–45 minutes (¥6–8) and runs until around 11pm. Transfers to Lines 1, 2, 3, 6 provide extensive city coverage. Airport buses serve major commercial zones (¥20–30). Taxis use a metered system; the Jiefangbei CBD area costs ¥60–90.DiDi ride-hail is the standard option for most travelers and generally cheaper than street taxis. Chongqing's mountainous terrain means surface travel times vary significantly by destination; the elevated metro is more predictable than road travel during peak hours.
Humid subtropical climate. Chongqing is one of China's "Three Furnaces" for summer heat. Summers are hot and humid (30–38°C, June–September) with frequent rainstorms and thunderstorms that cause delays. The city sits at a river confluence and fog is endemic. Winter and early spring mornings often produce dense fog (2–12°C) that delays or diverts departures.
Overcast skies are the norm for most of the year; Chongqing averages among the fewest sunshine days of any major Chinese city. Autumn (October–November) offers the clearest weather. Pollution combined with fog can produce severe visibility reductions in winter. Pack layers for the dramatic temperature drops that occur with elevation changes in the surrounding mountains.
TAO–CKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to CKG
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines, West Air, Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 143 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to CKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to CKG is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 903 miles (1,452 km). There are approximately 143 weekly flights outbound and 143 return, totaling 286 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hefei Xinqiao, Nanchang Changbei and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weifang (Kuiwen) (WEF), Yantai (YNT) and Dongying (Kenli) (DOY).