Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Taiyuan (TAO–TYN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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HU7836
HU Hainan
73H
6:00 PM
CST TT1
7:50 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6574
DR Ruili
73H
7:35 PM
CST
9:20 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5670
MU China Eastern
738
9:55 PM
CST
11:55 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7835
HU Hainan
73H
2:55 PM
CST T1
4:45 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6573
DR Ruili
73H
4:30 PM
CST TT2
6:30 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5669
MU China Eastern
738
7:15 PM
CST TT2
9:05 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Taiyuan
5 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 422 mi 1h 45m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

TAO–TYN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–TYN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HU Hainan Airlines 7 73H 1h50
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 738 2h SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 4 73H 1h45
CA Air China 0 Star Alliance
SC Shandong Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – DR, HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR + HU + SC (11 flights/wk, 61%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 39%)
Star Alliance: CA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TAO to TYN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to TYN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,113
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.

Other ways to reach Taiyuan from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport.
Metric TAO→TYN LYI→TYN HIA→TYN
Distance from TAO 130 mi 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 2
Weekly flights 18 3
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 40m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Taiyuan.
Distance & Flight Time
422 mi / 679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 2h 0m.
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.

TAO–TYN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Taiyuan route.
Route details
Distance422 mi / 679 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: TYN
IATA / ICAOTYN / ZBYN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation2,575 ft / 785 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to TYN flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 2h. The route covers 422 miles.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from TAO to TYN. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JUH, WDS, SQD, SHS, ENH, MIG, HIA, MFM, JHG, SYX, HFE, KHN, INC, BKK, CGQ, XNN, NKG, DLC, NGB, KWL, CSX, XFN, HRB, PVG, SHA, HAK, HGH, WNZ, TFU, SHE, CKG, CTU, KMG, CAN, CZX, WUH, KWE, PEK, LHW, JUZ, SZX, URC, XMN, FOC, SWA, NNG, WUX, HKG and DSN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TYN to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYI and HIA. 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 TYN

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Ruili Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TAO to TYN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to TYN ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) and Huai'an (HIA).