Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Chengdu (Jianyang) (TAO–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–TFU is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, Air China and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 994 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 28 | 32N, 738, 73H | 2h55-3h10 | – | – | ZH |
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 14 | 32N, 738 | 3h-3h10 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 321 | 2h55 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| QW Qingdao Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 3h05 | – | – | 3U |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 5 | 737 | 3h | – | – | – |
| KN China United Airlines | 4 | 737 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Jianyang) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→TFU | WEF→TFU | RIZ→TFU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 57 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 114 | 8 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 45m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · TFU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
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.
Follow signs to the Metro Line 18 station inside the terminal. The express service reaches Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10), where you can transfer to Lines 1, 7, or 18 local stops for the rest of the city. To reach Tianfu Square, transfer at Century City and take Line 1 north (total about CNY 30, 55-65 minutes).
Airport buses depart from the ground transport center outside arrivals. Line 1 to Chunxi Road takes 60-80 minutes (CNY 15 daytime, CNY 25 after 23:30). Taxis queue at the designated rank and use meters; budget CNY 180-260 to central Chengdu. DiDi pickup is on the east side of arrivals and runs cheaper than taxis at CNY 90-130 to city center destinations.
Chengdu sits in the Sichuan Basin with a humid subtropical climate. Summers (June-September) hit 22-29 degrees C with heavy monsoon rain. Half the annual 1000mm of rainfall lands in these four months, arriving as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December-February) average 3-8 degrees C and stay overcast. Frost is rare but the persistent cloud cover and dampness make it feel colder than the numbers suggest.
Chengdu is one of the cloudiest cities in China with roughly 200 overcast days per year and only 1000 hours of annual sunshine. Spring warms unevenly with cold snaps into April. Autumn (late September-November) is the most comfortable stretch with clear-ish skies and mild temperatures. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season; an umbrella earns its place year-round here.
TAO–TFU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to TFU
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Redhill Aviation and China United Airlines. With 114 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to TFU is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 994 miles (1,599 km). There are approximately 114 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 218 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yuncheng Yanhu, Hefei Xinqiao and Taiyuan Wusu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weifang (Kuiwen) (WEF), Rizhao (Donggang) (RIZ) and Yantai (YNT).