Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) (TAO–DLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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197 mi airlines charter/private 116/wk
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Flight Schedule 36 flights Verified 24m ago
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SC4733
SC Shandong
738
6:50 AM
CST
7:55 AM
CST
1h 5m
87%
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SC4729+2
SC Shandong
738
7:00 AM
CST
8:00 AM
CST
1h
87%
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CA4783
CA Air China
738
7:00 AM
CST
7:55 AM
CST
0h 55m
95%
M T W T F S S
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ZH2663cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
7:00 AM
CST
8:00 AM
CST
1h
87%
M T W T F S S
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ZH2675
ZH Shenzhen
737
7:00 AM
CST
7:55 AM
CST
0h 55m
87%
M T W T F S S
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CA4715cs
CA Air China
738
7:00 AM
CST
8:00 AM
CST
1h
95%
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CZ8620
CZ China Southern
320
9:10 AM
CST
10:15 AM
CST
1h 5m
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ZH2730cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
10:15 AM
CST
11:10 AM
CST
0h 55m
87%
M T W T F S S
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CA4934cs
CA Air China
738
10:15 AM
CST
11:10 AM
CST
0h 55m
95%
M T W T F S S
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SC4838+2
SC Shandong
738
10:15 AM
CST
11:10 AM
CST
0h 55m
87%
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MU2517
MU China Eastern
738
3:40 PM
CST
4:55 PM
CST
1h 15m
80%
M T W T F S S
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ZH2963cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
4:20 PM
CST
5:20 PM
CST
1h
87%
M T W T F S S
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SC4731+1
SC Shandong
73H
4:20 PM
CST
5:20 PM
CST
1h
87%
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SC4741+2
SC Shandong
738
5:55 PM
CST
6:55 PM
CST
1h
87%
M T W T F S S
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ZH2683cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
5:55 PM
CST
6:55 PM
CST
1h
87%
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QW9851
QW Qingdao
320
6:50 PM
CST
7:50 PM
CST
1h
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GS6440
GS Grant Aviation
E90
8:15 PM
CST
9:15 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW9875+1
QW Qingdao
320
9:05 PM
CST
9:55 PM
CST
0h 50m
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CZ5722
CZ China Southern
32N
10:55 PM
CST
11:55 PM
CST
1h
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CZ8619
CZ China Southern
320
7:05 AM
CST
8:10 AM
CST
1h 5m
96%
M T W T F S S
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ZH2664cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
9:05 AM
CST TT2
9:55 AM
CST
0h 50m
85%
M T W T F S S
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CA4716cs
CA Air China
738
9:05 AM
CST TT2
9:55 AM
CST
0h 50m
100%
M T W T F S S
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SC4730+2
SC Shandong
738
9:05 AM
CST
9:55 AM
CST
0h 50m
91%
M T W T F S S
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SC4837+1
SC Shandong
738
12:10 PM
CST TT2
1:10 PM
CST
1h
91%
M T W T F S S
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ZH2729
ZH Shenzhen
738
12:10 PM
CST TT2
1:10 PM
CST
1h
85%
M T W T F S S
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MU2518
MU China Eastern
738
12:55 PM
CST
1:55 PM
CST
1h
89%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5721
CZ China Southern
321
1:00 PM
CST
2:15 PM
CST
1h 15m
96%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2676cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
3:15 PM
CST TT2
4:15 PM
CST
1h
85%
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SC4734+1
SC Shandong
738
3:15 PM
CST TT2
4:15 PM
CST
1h
91%
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SC4732+1
SC Shandong
738
6:20 PM
CST TT2
7:25 PM
CST
1h 5m
91%
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ZH2964cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
6:20 PM
CST TT2
7:25 PM
CST
1h 5m
85%
M T W T F S S
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SC4742+2
SC Shandong
738
8:00 PM
CST
9:05 PM
CST
1h 5m
91%
M T W T F S S
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ZH2684cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
8:00 PM
CST TT2
9:05 PM
CST
1h 5m
85%
M T W T F S S
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QW9876+1
QW Qingdao
320
8:05 PM
CST TT2
9:15 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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GS6439
GS Grant Aviation
E90
8:15 PM
CST
9:20 PM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW9852
QW Qingdao
320
8:50 PM
CST TT2
10:05 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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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
ICN Seoul 3h 35m 7CFMKE CACZKE Seoul (ICN) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
PEK Beijing 3h 40m CAMUNZ CAHUHX Beijing (PEK) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
CZX Changzhou 3h 52m SCZH 9CCAMU Changzhou (CZX) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
HFE Hefei 4h 5m JDMUQW HUMU Hefei (HFE) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 25m AFBACA 3U9CAF Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
HGH Hangzhou 4h 35m 3UCAHO 3UCACZ Hangzhou (HGH) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 4h 39m CAFMHO MU Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
KHN Nanchang 4h 53m CAMFMU 9CHUMU Nanchang (KHN) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
TYN Taiyuan 4h 54m DRHUMU 9CBKCZ Taiyuan (TYN) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 10m 3UQW 3U9CCZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Dalian (Ganjingzi)
5 carriers, 116 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 197 mi 1h nonstop

TAO–DLC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Qingdao Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 197 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–DLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH 32 738, 73H 0h55-1h05 CA, ZH
CZ China Southern Airlines 14 320, 32N 1h-1h05 SkyTeam
QW Qingdao Airlines Also: 3U 9 320 0h50-1h 3U
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 738 1h15 SkyTeam
GS Grant Aviation 4 E90 1h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CZ, QW
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ
737 Boeing 737-700 – ZH
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, MU, SC, ZH
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – SC
E90 Embraer 190 – GS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GS + QW + SC (45 flights/wk, 68%)
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (21 flights/wk, 32%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TAO to DLC direction.
Mon
19
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
18
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
19
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
116
Outbound / wk
105
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to DLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,221
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 Dalian (Ganjingzi) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.
Metric TAO→DLC WEF→DLC RIZ→DLC
Distance from TAO 57 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 3 2
Weekly flights 116 11 6
Flight time 1h 0h 55m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dalian (Ganjingzi) is 0 hours the same as Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · DLC: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi).
Distance & Flight Time
197 mi / 316 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m gate to gate.
Getting to TAO

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–DLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) route.
Route details
Distance197 mi / 316 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights116 out / 105 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: DLC
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to DLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 197 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from TAO to DLC: Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent 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 Incheon, Beijing Capital and Changzhou Benniu.
Yes, return flights from DLC to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WEF, RIZ and YNT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TAO to DLC

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Grant Aviation. With 116 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TAO to DLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to DLC is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 197 miles (316 km). There are approximately 116 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 221 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Incheon, Beijing Capital and Changzhou Benniu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weifang (Kuiwen) (WEF), Rizhao (Donggang) (RIZ) and Yantai (YNT).