Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Ürümqi (TAO–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–URC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, Grant Aviation and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,787 miles in approximately 5h. 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 | 30 | 738, 7M8 | 4h35-5h15 | – | – | ZH |
| GS Grant Aviation | 7 | 332 | 4h35 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 6h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 4 | 7M8 | 4h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→URC | YNT→URC | TNA→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 102 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 3 | 135 |
| Flight time | 5h | 5h 30m | 4h 10m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
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.
Airport shuttle buses depart from outside arrivals to the city centre for CNY 20–30 and take 30–40 minutes. Taxis and DiDi queue outside the terminal; fares to downtown are CNY 40–70. The terminal has a taxi dispatch system; queue at the designated stand rather than accepting offers from touts.Ürümqi is a domestic hub for flights across Xinjiang; connections to Kashgar (KHG), Hotan (HTN), and other regional cities are frequent. Rental cars are available, but international driving permits may be required; verify current regulations before booking.
Semi-arid continental climate with extreme seasonal variation. Winters (November–March) are severe and prolonged at −15 to −5°C with heavy snowfall, ice, and persistent cold that regularly causes de-icing delays and ground stops. Ürümqi is one of the most continentally extreme climates of any major airport in the world.
Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 28–36°C with low humidity and excellent visibility. Spring sandstorms can reduce airport visibility significantly. Autumn is brief. Pack serious cold-weather gear for winter travel. Temperatures occasionally drop below −25°C.
TAO–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to URC
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines, Grant Aviation, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to URC is about 5 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,787 miles (2,875 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 145 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Xi'an Xianyang and Yinchuan Hedong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT) and Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).