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

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✈ Nonstop
DZ6270
DZ Donghai
733
1:21 PM
CST
3:22 PM
CST
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DZ6269
DZ Donghai
733
4:00 PM
CST TT2
5:50 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 50m AFBACA EYFMGS Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 5h 33m CACZGS 9H Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
XMN Xiamen 5h 45m 3UCAMF GS Xiamen (XMN) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 3m 3UAQCA CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
NGB Ningbo 6h 5m 9CCAGJ 8L Ningbo (NGB) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 9m CACZSC CADZSC Shenzhen (SZX) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 6h 25m 3UMUQW DZ Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
WNZ Wenzhou (Longwan) 6h 35m QW 9H Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 6h 38m 3UFUMF MU Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 7h MU JD Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Yichang (Xiaoting)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 638 mi 2h 1m nonstop

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

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 2h01
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to YIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,003
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.

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 1 1
Weekly flights 7 4 3
Flight time 2h 1m 2h 30m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Yichang Sanxia Airport.

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 1m 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.

TAO–YIH Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to YIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport take about 2h 1m 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 Xiamen Gaoqi.
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.
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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 is about 2 hours 1 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 Xiamen Gaoqi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT) and Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).