Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Wuhan (Huangpi) (TAO–WUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–WUH is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 513 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 21 | 738, C09 | 2h10-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 21 | 321, 738 | 2h05-2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 320 | 1h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h04 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 5 | 738 | 2h15 | – | – | ZH |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Wuhan (Huangpi) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→WUH | RIZ→WUH | YNT→WUH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 79 mi | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 7 | 35 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 1h 30m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · WUH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Wuhan (Huangpi).
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.
Metro Line 2 runs from the airport to Wuhan Station (high-speed rail connections to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu) and the city centre in 50–60 minutes for CNY 8–12. DiDi and taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to central Wuhan run CNY 80–140. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones and rail stations for CNY 20.
Wuhan's extensive high-speed rail network makes it a viable transit hub for domestic onward travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal arrivals hall.
Humid subtropical climate. Wuhan is one of China's "Three Furnaces." Summers (June–August) are brutally hot and humid at 32–38°C with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent thunderstorms causing ground delays. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp at 0–8°C, with occasional freezing rain and ice that disrupts ramp operations more than snow.
Spring (March–May) brings heavy rain and flooding risk from the Yangtze and Han rivers. Autumn (September–October) is the most comfortable season. Buildings are aggressively air-conditioned in summer. Pack a layer for indoors.
TAO–WUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to WUH
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to WUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to WUH is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 513 miles (826 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 131 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ningbo Lishe, Shanghai Hongqiao and Dalian Zhoushuizi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rizhao (Donggang) (RIZ), Yantai (YNT) and Dongying (Kenli) (DOY).