Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Yichang (Xiaoting) (TAO–YIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Yichang (Xiaoting)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 638 mi 2h 15m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

TAO–YIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Donghai Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 638 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–YIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DZ Donghai Airlines 7 733 2h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
733 Boeing 737-300 – DZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DZ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TAO to YIH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to YIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
KWL ~6h 0m SYX ~7h 35m LHW ~8h 18m TYN ~8h 23m HYN ~9h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,528
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Yichang (Xiaoting) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Yichang Sanxia Airport.
Metric TAO→YIH TNA→YIH
Distance from TAO – 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 3
Flight time 2h 15m 2h
Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Yichang Sanxia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Yichang (Xiaoting).
Distance & Flight Time
638 mi / 1,026 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
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.

Facts

TAO–YIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Yichang (Xiaoting) route.
Route details
Distance638 mi / 1,026 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: TAO
Full nameQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: YIH
Full nameYichang Sanxia Airport
IATA / ICAOYIH / ZHYC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation673 ft / 205 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to YIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 638 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Donghai Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TAO to YIH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KWL, SYX, LHW, TYN, HYN, SWA, SHE, NGB, WNZ, JHG, CAN, URC, TFU, HAK, BKK, PEK, JJN, KWE, KMG, CTU, SZX, XMN, PVG, XIY, HKG, DLC, NNG and INC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YIH to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TNA. 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 YIH

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) are connected by nonstop service from Donghai Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TAO to YIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to YIH ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 638 miles (1,026 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KWL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).