Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Hefei (TAO–HFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–HFE is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Jet Aviation Flight Services and Qingdao Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 351 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 15 | 320, 32N | 1h20-1h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 320 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 4 | 738 | 1h30-1h40 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
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 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | – | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 35m | 1h 50m |
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 China Eastern Airlines, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Air China. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to HFE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to HFE is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 351 miles (564 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital and Dalian Zhoushuizi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT) and Weihai (WEH).