Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Hangzhou (TAO–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–HGH is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 424 miles in approximately 1h 45m. 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 | 45 | 738, 7M8 | 1h35-1h50 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 18 | 321, 32N | 1h35-1h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 14 | 738 | 1h50 | – | – | 3U |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: ZH | 10 | 320 | 1h28-2h | – | – | ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 3 | 73H | 1h55 | – | – | – |
| GJ Eurofly Service Also: 3U | 0 | – | – | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hangzhou from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→HGH | WEF→HGH | YNT→HGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 57 mi | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 163 | 14 | 38 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 50m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · HGH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou.
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.
Metro Line 7 connects the airport to the city. Transfer to Line 1 or Line 2 for most central destinations including the West Lake area; total journey 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). Operating hours: 6am to 11pm.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥70–110 (metered). DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper and convenient. Airport shuttle coaches (¥20–30) run fixed routes to major hotels. Car rental is available at the terminal. Hangzhou is a 45-minute high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao if connecting overland.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and extremely humid (30–38°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall June through September. Thunderstorms and the Meiyu (plum rain) season in June cause regular delays. Typhoons from the South China Sea occasionally affect the region in August–September.
Winters are cold but rarely severe (0–8°C) with occasional frost and light snow. Spring (April–May) is rainy and foggy, which can reduce runway visibility. October and November are the most pleasant and reliable for travel.
TAO–HGH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to HGH
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines and Eurofly Service. With 163 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to HGH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to HGH is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 424 miles (682 km). There are approximately 163 weekly flights outbound and 142 return, totaling 305 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weifang (Kuiwen) (WEF), Yantai (YNT) and Dongying (Kenli) (DOY).