Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Penang (TAO–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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320
9:05 AM
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Penang
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,487 mi 6h 30m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

TAO–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qingdao Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,487 miles in approximately 6h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QW Qingdao Airlines 3 320 6h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QW
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QW (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TAO to PEN direction.
Mon
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Tue
1
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Wed
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Thu
1
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Fri
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Sat
1
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
829
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Penang is 0 hours the same as Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
2,487 mi / 4,002 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective since July 2025. The cumulative stay must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Permitted purposes include tourism, business, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

TAO–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Penang route.
Route details
Distance2,487 mi / 4,002 km
Flight time6h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: TAO
Full nameQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: PEN
Full namePenang International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Penang International Airport take approximately 6h 30m. The route covers 2,487 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qingdao Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from TAO to PEN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, HAK, KMG, TFU, PVG, KWE, SGN, BKK, DXB, SZX, KUL, HKG, CAN, XMN, SIN and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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 PEN

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from Qingdao Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TAO to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to PEN ranges from 6 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,487 miles (4,002 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.