Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Nanjing (TAO–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 327 miles in approximately 1h 20m. 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 | 14 | 738 | 1h20-1h35 | – | – | CA, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→NKG | YNT→NKG | WEH→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 102 mi | 131 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 21 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 35m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
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.
The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.
Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.
Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.
TAO–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to NKG
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to NKG is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 327 miles (527 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dalian Zhoushuizi, Shanghai Pudong and Nanchang Changbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT) and Weihai (WEH).