Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Ningbo (TAO–NGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA4859
CA Air China
738
8:30 AM
CST
10:10 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SC4883
SC Shandong
738
8:50 AM
CST
10:25 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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GJ8514
GJ Loong
320
10:45 AM
CST
12:35 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5243
MU China Eastern
321
11:45 AM
CST
1:35 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW9845
QW Qingdao
321
12:20 PM
CST
2:05 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7688
HU Hainan
73H
2:05 PM
CST TT1
3:50 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5482
MU China Eastern
320
4:05 PM
CST
5:45 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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GJ8128
GJ Loong
320
6:55 PM
CST
9:00 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU6562
MU China Eastern
320
6:55 PM
CST
9:05 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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9C8704
9C Spring
320
9:10 PM
CST
11:00 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MU6107
MU China Eastern
320
7:15 AM
CST TT2
9:05 AM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MU5481
MU China Eastern
320
7:15 AM
CST T2
9:05 AM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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GJ8513
GJ Loong
320
8:00 AM
CST T1
9:40 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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3U4763
3U Sichuan
320
8:00 AM
CST TT1
9:40 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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HU7687
HU Hainan
73H
11:15 AM
CST TT1
1:00 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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GJ8127
GJ Loong
320
3:45 PM
CST T1
5:30 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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QW9846
QW Qingdao
320
5:10 PM
CST TT1
6:45 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C8703
9C Spring
320
6:30 PM
CST T2
8:10 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4884
SC Shandong
738
6:35 PM
CST TT2
8:10 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5244
MU China Eastern
321
9:00 PM
CST TT2
10:30 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Ningbo
7 carriers, 67 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 67 Flights/wk 459 mi 1h 35m nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

TAO–NGB is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Loong Air and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 459 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–NGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 320, 321 1h40-2h10 SkyTeam
GJ Loong Air 14 320 1h50-2h05
CA Air China 7 738 1h40 Star Alliance
HU Hainan Airlines 7 73H 1h45
QW Qingdao Airlines 7 321 1h45
SC Shandong Airlines 7 738 1h35
9C Spring Airlines 4 320 1h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C, GJ, MU
321 Airbus A321 – MU, QW
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, SC
73H Boeing 737-800 – HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + GJ + HU + QW + SC (39 flights/wk, 58%)
SkyTeam: MU (21 flights/wk, 31%)
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TAO to NGB direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
67
Outbound / wk
67
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to NGB.
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One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,137
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Ningbo from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Ningbo Lishe International Airport.
Metric TAO→NGB YNT→NGB LYI→NGB
Distance from TAO 102 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1 1
Weekly flights 67 7 7
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 50m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Ningbo Lishe International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ningbo is 0 hours the same as Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · NGB: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo.
Distance & Flight Time
459 mi / 738 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 2h 10m.
Getting to TAO

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

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Ningbo route.
Route details
Distance459 mi / 738 km
Flight time1h 35m to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights67 out / 67 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: NGB
IATA / ICAONGB / ZSNB
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to NGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 2h 10m. The route covers 459 miles.
There are approximately 67 nonstop flights per week from TAO to NGB. The return direction has about 67 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYN, YCU, SHS, ENH, NBS, CGO, INC, TPE, LHW, NRT, XFN, SGN, HKG, PEK, CSX, CGQ, BKK, SWA, XMN, XIY, JHG, SHE, CTU, HAK, MFM, CJU, WUH, HRB, CKG, SYX, SZX, KMG, PVG, HET, TFU, CAN, KWE, DLC, YIH, MIG, KWL, NNG, KOW and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NGB to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YNT, LYI and WEH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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, Loong Air, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 67 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 35 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 459 miles (738 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TYN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) and Weihai (WEH).