Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Taiyuan (TAO–TYN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TAO–TYN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 14 | 32N, 738 | 1h50-2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 1h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Taiyuan from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→TYN | LYI→TYN | HIA→TYN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 130 mi | 186 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 6 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 40m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · TYN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Taiyuan.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to TYN
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via XFN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) and Huai'an (HIA).