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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 35m AFBACA → EYFMGS Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 4h 40m CACZMU → 9H Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 5h 55m 3UMUQW → DZ Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
NGB Ningbo 6h 5m 9CCAGJ → 8L Ningbo (NGB) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 5m CACZSC → CADZSC Shenzhen (SZX) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
XMN Xiamen 6h 8m 3UCAMF → GSHU Xiamen (XMN) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 15m 3UAQCA → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
WNZ Wenzhou (Longwan) 6h 35m HOQW → 9H Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
HUZ Huizhou (Pingtan) 6h 48m MU → GS Huizhou (Pingtan) (HUZ) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
KMG Kunming 7h 4m 8LA6KY → 8LMU Kunming (KMG) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Yichang (Xiaoting)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 638 mi 2h 10m nonstop

TAO–YIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Donghai Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 638 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 2h10 – – –
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
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
PVG ~4h 35m DLC ~4h 40m LHW ~5h 55m NGB ~6h 5m SZX ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,981
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 YNT→YIH TNA→YIH
Distance from TAO – 102 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 7 4 3
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 20m 1h 55m
Yantai (YNT) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights · 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 10m gate to gate.
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 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 638 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TAO to YIH: Donghai Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Lanzhou Zhongchuan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YIH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from YIH to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YNT and TNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Lanzhou Zhongchuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT) and Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).