Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Seoul (TAO–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TAO–ICN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, Jeju Air and Qingdao Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 360 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: OZ | 49 | 738, 73F | 1h15-1h40 | – | – | OZ |
| 7C Jeju Air | 7 | 7M8 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| KJ British Mediterranean Airways | 6 | 73F | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| LJ Jin Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| TW T'way Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seoul from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→ICN | YNT→ICN | WEH→ICN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 102 mi | 131 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 188 | 44 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 15m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 7:00 PM in Seoul.
Chinese passport holders generally require a visa to enter South Korea. A temporary visa-free program (September 2025 to June 2026) allows entry for up to 15 days, but only for organized tour groups of 3 or more booked through accredited agencies. Individual travelers must apply for a visa at a South Korean embassy or consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
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.
AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.
Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).
TAO–ICN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to ICN
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Jeju Air, British Mediterranean Airways, Jin Air, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and T'way Air. With 188 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to ICN ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 360 miles (579 km). There are approximately 188 weekly flights outbound and 181 return, totaling 369 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Weihai (WEH) and Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).