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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ICN Seoul 3h 40m 7CFMKE → GAKEOZ Seoul (ICN) to Daegu flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 10m AFBACA → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Daegu flights
YNJ Yanji 6h 30m MU → TW Yanji (YNJ) to Daegu flights
KIX Osaka 7h 5m NHQWSC → TW Osaka (KIX) to Daegu flights
NRT Narita 11h 30m NHSC → TW Narita (NRT) to Daegu flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h 55m CXQWSC → CXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Daegu flights
TPE Taoyuan 15h B7MUSC → TW Taoyuan (TPE) to Daegu flights
CJU Jeju City ~4h 55m → 7CKELJ Jeju City (CJU) to Daegu flights
KWL Guilin (Lingui) ~8h 15m GTQW → 7C Guilin (Lingui) (KWL) to Daegu flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) ~9h 20m SC → Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Daegu flights
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Daegu
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 479 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

TAO–TAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qingdao Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 1h50 – – –
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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Afternoon/evening departures
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2
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to TAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
ICN ~3h 40m CJU ~4h 55m PVG ~5h 10m YNJ ~6h 30m KIX ~7h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
344
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 50m gate to gate.
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 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 479 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TAO to TAE: Qingdao Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Incheon, Shanghai Pudong and Yanji Chaoyangchuan.
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 is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (771 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Incheon, Shanghai Pudong and Yanji Chaoyangchuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.