Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Shanghai (Minhang) (TAO–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TAO–SHA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, Juneyao Air and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 364 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 42 | 738 | 1h40 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: CA, MU | 14 | 320 | 1h40 | – | – | CA, MU |
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 7 | 738 | 1h40 | – | – | MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→SHA | YNT→SHA | DOY→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 102 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 175 | 42 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 40m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
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.
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
TAO–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to SHA
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Shandong Airlines. With 175 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to SHA ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 364 miles (586 km). There are approximately 175 weekly flights outbound and 151 return, totaling 326 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Dongying (Kenli) (DOY) and Linyi (Hedong) (LYI).