Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Jinan (Licheng) (TAO–TNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 64 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 3h 10m CACZGS → 9CCASC Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Jinan (Licheng) flights
ICN Seoul 3h 55m 7CFMKE → OZSC Seoul (ICN) to Jinan (Licheng) flights
KHN Nanchang 4h 35m CAMFMU → MFMURY Nanchang (KHN) to Jinan (Licheng) flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 4h 38m CAFMHO → MUSCZH Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Jinan (Licheng) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 4h 40m CACZHU → MUSCZH Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Jinan (Licheng) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 45m AFBACA → AFEYMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Jinan (Licheng) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 5m 3U9HCA → 3UGSHU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Jinan (Licheng) flights
CGQ Changchun 5h 5m 3UCACZ → 3UCAMF Changchun (CGQ) to Jinan (Licheng) flights
HRB Harbin 5h 5m 3UCACZ → 3UCACZ Harbin (HRB) to Jinan (Licheng) flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 23m 3UBKCA → 3UA6CA Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Jinan (Licheng) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Jinan (Licheng)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 163 mi 0h 59m nonstop

TAO–TNA had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 163 miles in 0h 59m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TAO–TNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to TNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DLC ~3h 10m YNT ~3h 11m ICN ~3h 55m YCU ~4h 35m KHN ~4h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,281
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 Jinan (Licheng) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport.
Metric TAO→TNA YNT→TNA LYI→TNA
Distance from TAO – 102 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 59m 0h 55m 0h 47m
Yantai (YNT) to Jinan (Licheng) flights · Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) to Jinan (Licheng) flights · Weihai (WEH) to Jinan (Licheng) flights
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Jinan (Licheng) is 0 hours the same as Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · TNA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Jinan (Licheng).
Distance & Flight Time
163 mi / 262 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m gate to gate.
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–TNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Jinan (Licheng) route.
Route details
Distance163 mi / 262 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAO
Full nameQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: TNA
Full nameJinan Yaoqiang International Airport
IATA / ICAOTNA / ZSJN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr14.3M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to TNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport take about 0h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 163 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TAO to TNA: China Eastern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dalian Zhoushuizi, Incheon and Nanchang Changbei.
Nearby alternatives include YNT, LYI and WEH. 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 TNA

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TAO to TNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to TNA is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 163 miles (262 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dalian Zhoushuizi, Incheon and Nanchang Changbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) and Weihai (WEH).