Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Ningbo (TAO–NGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–NGB is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, Eurofly Service and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 459 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 19 | 738 | 1h35-1h50 | – | – | ZH |
| GJ Eurofly Service | 14 | 320 | 1h32-1h50 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 14 | 320, 32N | 1h35-1h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 4 | 320 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 4 | 320 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ningbo from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→NGB | RIZ→NGB | YNT→NGB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 79 mi | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 8 | 10 |
| Flight time | 1h 32m | 1h 25m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · NGB: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo.
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–NGB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to NGB
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Air China, Eurofly Service, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to NGB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to NGB ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 459 miles (738 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 146 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rizhao (Donggang) (RIZ), Yantai (YNT) and Linyi (Hedong) (LYI).