Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Wuhan (Huangpi) (TAO–WUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TAO–WUH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 513 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 21 | C09 | 2h11-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 21 | 321, 32N, 738 | 2h05-2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 12 | 738 | 2h15-2h25 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h08 | – | – | – |
| 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 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 76 | 7 | 34 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 45m | 2h 10m |
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, Hainan Airlines, Jet Aviation Flight Services, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to WUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to WUH ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 513 miles (826 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 145 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via KHN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rizhao (Donggang) (RIZ), Yantai (YNT) and Dongying (Kenli) (DOY).