Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Sanya (Tianya) (TAO–SYX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Sanya (Tianya)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,407 mi 3h 40m nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

TAO–SYX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Capital Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,407 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–SYX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JD Capital Airlines 3 320 3h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JD (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 SYX direction.
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Tue
1
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Wed
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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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
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to SYX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
XFN ~6h 15m HYN ~7h 15m NNG ~8h 5m ICN ~8h 40m DSN ~8h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,431
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sanya (Tianya) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
Metric TAO→SYX LYI→SYX TNA→SYX
Distance from TAO – 130 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 3 3 77
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 15m 3h 30m
Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) to Sanya (Tianya) flights · Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Sanya (Tianya) flights · Jining (JNG) to Sanya (Tianya) flights
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Sanya (Tianya).
Distance & Flight Time
1,407 mi / 2,264 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
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–SYX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Sanya (Tianya) route.
Route details
Distance1,407 mi / 2,264 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: TAO
Full nameQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: SYX
Full nameSanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYX / ZJSY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to SYX flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,407 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Capital Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from TAO to SYX. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XFN, HYN, NNG, ICN, DSN, HKG, HET, WNZ, SIN, NKG, CGO, HFE, WUH, SHE, KHN, CSX, LHW, KWE, PVG, HRB, TYN, KOW, DLC, HGH, XIY, CKG, KMG, PEK, SHA, TFU, SZX, KWL, CAN, WUX, FOC, CGQ, CTU, JJN, XMN, NNY, NGB, YIH, KUL, YCU, BKK, UYN, URC and SVO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SYX to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYI, TNA and JNG. 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 SYX

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

TAO to SYX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to SYX ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,407 miles (2,264 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via XFN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Linyi (Hedong) (LYI), Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) and Jining (JNG).