Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (TAO–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–CTU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 24 | 320, 32Q, 738 | 2h50-3h10 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 24 | 320, 321, 32Q, 738 | 2h55-3h10 | – | – | ZH |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 18 | 320, 321 | 2h31-2h50 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 4 | 320 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→CTU | YNT→CTU | LYI→CTU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 102 mi | 130 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 7 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 3h | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
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.
TAO–CTU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to CTU
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to CTU is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,012 miles (1,628 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 173 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiyuan Wusu, Wuhan Tianhe and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) and Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).