Chengdu (Jianyang) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TFU–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFU–TAO is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 994 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 21 | 738 | 2h35 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 14 | 320 | 2h30-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 11 | 320 | 2h30-2h45 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 321 | 2h20 | – | – | 3U |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 4 | 737 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→TAO | CTU→TAO | MIG→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 99 | 76 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 30m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.
Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.
Metro Line 8 runs from the airport to central Qingdao and Qingdao North Station (high-speed rail) in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city districts and the coastal tourist areas for CNY 30–40. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 120–180. The distance from downtown makes metro or shuttle the more practical option for most destinations.
Qingdao North Station connects via high-speed rail to Beijing (around 3h), Jinan, and other regional cities. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall of the new terminal.
Temperate monsoon climate moderated by the Yellow Sea. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with monsoon rainfall; Qingdao is cooler and breezier than inland Shandong cities. Sea fog (known locally as pinglu) is a significant disruption risk from April through July, frequently reducing visibility at the coast and occasionally affecting the airport.
Winters (December–February) are cold and dry at −4 to 5°C, with occasional snow from continental air masses. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant. The sea fog season (spring–early summer) is the primary driver of delays unique to Qingdao compared with other Chinese airports.
TFU–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to TAO
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to TAO ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 994 miles (1,599 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 208 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via XAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Chongqing (CKG).