Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Hefei (TAO–HFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–HFE is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 351 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines | 10 | 738 | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 9 | 320, C09 | 1h35-1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h34 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hefei from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→HFE | YNT→HFE | WEH→HFE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 102 mi | 131 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 7 | 5 |
| Flight time | 1h 34m | 1h 45m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · HFE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Hefei.
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–HFE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to HFE
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to HFE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to HFE ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 351 miles (564 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KOW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT) and Weihai (WEH).