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

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3U4667
3U Sichuan
320
6:25 AM
CST
7:25 AM
CST
1h
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QW9875
QW Qingdao
320
6:25 AM
CST
7:25 AM
CST
1h
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CA4769
CA Air China
738
7:20 AM
CST
8:20 AM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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SC4735
SC Shandong
738
7:20 AM
CST
8:20 AM
CST
1h
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CA4783
CA Air China
738
8:35 AM
CST
9:35 AM
CST
1h
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CZ8620
CZ China Southern
32Q
9:35 AM
CST
10:35 AM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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SC4838
SC Shandong
738
10:50 AM
CST
12:00 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CA4836
CA Air China
738
10:50 AM
CST
12:00 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU2517
MU China Eastern
738
11:10 AM
CST
12:10 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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SC4731
SC Shandong
738
1:55 PM
CST
3:00 PM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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SC4739
SC Shandong
738
8:05 PM
CST
9:05 PM
CST
1h
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QW9851
QW Qingdao
32N
8:25 PM
CST
9:25 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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CZ5722
CZ China Southern
320
11:10 PM
CST
12:15 AM+1
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CZ8619
CZ China Southern
320
7:20 AM
CST
8:30 AM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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3U4668
3U Sichuan
320
8:25 AM
CST
9:25 AM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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QW9876
QW Qingdao
320
8:25 AM
CST
9:25 AM
CST
1h
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SC4837
SC Shandong
738
1:10 PM
CST
2:05 PM
CST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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CZ5721
CZ China Southern
320
1:15 PM
CST
2:20 PM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU2518
MU China Eastern
738
1:15 PM
CST TT3
2:15 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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SC4742
SC Shandong
738
2:10 PM
CST TT2
3:10 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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SC4736
SC Shandong
738
2:55 PM
CST TT2
4:05 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Dalian (Ganjingzi)
6 carriers, 80 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 80 Flights/wk 197 mi 1h nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

TAO–DLC is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, Air China and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 197 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 28 738 1h-1h10
CA Air China 16 738 1h-1h10 Star Alliance
CZ China Southern Airlines 14 320, 32Q 1h-1h05 SkyTeam
QW Qingdao Airlines 11 320, 32N 1h
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 738 1h SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 4 320 1h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, CZ, QW
32N Airbus A320neo – QW
32Q Airbus A321neo – CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, MU, SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + QW + SC (43 flights/wk, 54%)
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (21 flights/wk, 26%)
Star Alliance: CA (16 flights/wk, 20%)
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
12
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
80
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to DLC.
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One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,055
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 6 1 1
Weekly flights 80 3 4
Flight time 1h 1h 10m 1h 25m
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 to 1h 10m.
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 to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights80 out / 52 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
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 approximately 1h to 1h 10m. The route covers 197 miles.
There are approximately 80 nonstop flights per week from TAO to DLC. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CIH, HFE, NBS, YCU, KOW, LDS, YNJ, CGO, KHN, KIX, UYN, DQA, WNZ, NRT, JXA, TYN, FOC, NKG, PEK, PVG, XIY, ICN, WUX, HGH, CSX, CKG, HET, TFU, XMN, NGB, HAK, CAN, WUH, HND, SZX, SYX, SHA, NDG, LHW, JMU, HSN, YIH, URC and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TAO to DLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to DLC ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 197 miles (316 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weifang (Kuiwen) (WEF), Rizhao (Donggang) (RIZ) and Yantai (YNT).