Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (TAO–YIN) — 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
URC Ürümqi 7h 10m GSMUSC → 3UCZGS Ürümqi (URC) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 24m 3U9HCA → 9CJDMU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
HFE Hefei 8h 20m JDMUQW → 9C Hefei (HFE) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 8h 33m 3UCAEU → 3UEU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 8h 35m 3U8L9C → 3U9CCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 9h CAFMHO → MU Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 9h 5m AFBACA → HO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
PEK Beijing 9h 25m CAMUNZ → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 11h 25m 3UQW → 9CUQ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
NKG Nanjing 13h 40m CASCZH → CZ Nanjing (NKG) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between TAO and YIN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to YIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
URC ~7h 10m XIY ~7h 24m TNA ~7h 54m HFE ~8h 20m CTU ~8h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
910
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 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Yining Airport.
Metric TAO→YIN TNA→YIN
Distance from TAO – 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 3
Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Yining Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · YIN: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 4:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
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–YIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAO
Full nameQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: YIN
Full nameYining Airport
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to YIN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ürümqi Tianshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Hefei Xinqiao.
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Hefei Xinqiao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).