Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Daegu (TAO–TAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Daegu
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 479 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

TAO–TAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qingdao Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–TAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QW Qingdao Airlines 2 320 1h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QW
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QW (2 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 TAE direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to TAE.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
HAN ~9h 40m KIX ~9h 52m BKK ~14h 43m TPE ~15h 5m NRT ~15h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
368
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
+1h
Daegu is 1 hour ahead of Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · TAE: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 7:00 PM in Daegu.
Distance & Flight Time
479 mi / 771 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders generally require a visa to enter South Korea. A temporary visa-free program (September 2025 to June 2026) allows entry for up to 15 days, but only for organized tour groups of 3 or more booked through accredited agencies. Individual travelers must apply for a visa at a South Korean embassy or consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

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–TAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Daegu route.
Route details
Distance479 mi / 771 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: TAO
Full nameQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: TAE
Full nameDaegu International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAE / RKTN
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to TAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Daegu International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 479 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qingdao Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from TAO to TAE. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HAN, KIX, BKK, TPE, NRT, CJU, HKG and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Daegu is 1 hour ahead of Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Yes, return flights from TAE to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 TAE

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) are connected by nonstop service from Qingdao Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TAO to TAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to TAE ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (771 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via HAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.