Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Ningbo (TAO–NGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–NGB is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Eurofly Service lead the route. The flight covers 459 miles in approximately 1h 40m. 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 | 21 | 738 | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h30-1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| GJ Eurofly Service | 7 | 320 | 1h22 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 4 | 320 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 3 | 320 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
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 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 8 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 25m | 2h |
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 Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Eurofly Service, Hainan Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Spring Airlines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to NGB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to NGB is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 459 miles (738 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 154 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dalian Zhoushuizi, Wuhan Tianhe and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rizhao (Donggang) (RIZ), Yantai (YNT) and Linyi (Hedong) (LYI).