Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) (TAO–DLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 32 | 738 | 0h45-1h05 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h-1h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines Also: 3U | 11 | 320, 32N | 0h41-1h10 | – | – | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 738 | 0h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| GS Grant Aviation | 4 | E90 | 1h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dalian (Ganjingzi) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→DLC | WEF→DLC | RIZ→DLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 57 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 118 | 11 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 55m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · DLC: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi).
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 118 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 118 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 223 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Incheon and Taiyuan Wusu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weifang (Kuiwen) (WEF), Rizhao (Donggang) (RIZ) and Yantai (YNT).