Jinan (Licheng) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TNA–TAO) — 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
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 3h 5m 9CCASC CACZGS Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
SHE Shenyang 4h 15m HUMFRY 9CBKCZ Shenyang (SHE) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
KHN Nanchang 4h 33m CAMFMU 9CMFMU Nanchang (KHN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
ICN Seoul 4h 35m OZSCTW 7CFMKE Seoul (ICN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CGQ Changchun 4h 40m 3UCAMF 3UCACZ Changchun (CGQ) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 4h 40m MUSCZH CACZHU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 4h 50m CAMUSC CAFMMU Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 4h 51m 3UCAGS 3U9HHU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 3m AFEYKL BACACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 5h 10m 3UCAEU 3UFUMF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
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Jinan (Licheng) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 163 mi 2h 3m nonstop

TNA–TAO had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 163 miles in 2h 3m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TNA–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 1 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TNA to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,467
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 Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Jinan (Licheng)

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric TNA→TAO RIZ→TAO
Distance from TNA 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 3m 0h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of TNA with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 0 hours the same as Jinan (Licheng).
TNA: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Jinan (Licheng), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
163 mi / 262 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m gate to gate.
Getting from TAO

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.

Qingdao (Jiaozhou) Climate

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.

TNA–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jinan (Licheng) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance163 mi / 262 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TNA
IATA / ICAOTNA / ZSJN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr14.3M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TNA to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take about 2h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 163 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TNA to TAO: China Eastern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 3m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dalian Zhoushuizi, Shenyang Taoxian and Nanchang Changbei.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TAO 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 TAO to TNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RIZ. 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 TNA to TAO

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TNA to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TNA to TAO is about 2 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 163 miles (262 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dalian Zhoushuizi, Shenyang Taoxian and Nanchang Changbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rizhao (Donggang) (RIZ).