Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Beijing (TAO–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TAO–PEK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 320 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 35 | 321, 32Q, 738 | 1h35-2h18 | – | – | ZH |
| CA Air China Also: NZ, ZH | 28 | 320, 321, 738 | 1h35-1h40 | – | Star Alliance | NZ, ZH |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 2 | – | 1h21-1h24 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→PEK | YNT→PEK | DOY→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 102 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 121 | 134 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 0h 59m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
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.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
TAO–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to PEK
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines. With 121 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to PEK is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 320 miles (514 km). There are approximately 121 weekly flights outbound and 119 return, totaling 240 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dalian Zhoushuizi, Sunan Shuofang and Hefei Xinqiao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Dongying (Kenli) (DOY) and Linyi (Hedong) (LYI).