Taoyuan to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TPE–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU2042
MU China Eastern
321
1:00 PM
CST TT2
3:35 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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SC4085
SC Shandong
738
1:15 PM
CST
3:45 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Taoyuan to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 783 mi 2h 35m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

TPE–TAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 783 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPE–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 1 321 2h35 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (1 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, TPE to TAO direction.
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Fri
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPE to TAO.
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One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,732
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 Taoyuan

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric TPE→TAO FOC→TAO
Distance from TPE 114 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 1 32
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of TPE 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 Taoyuan.
TPE: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
783 mi / 1,259 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Taiwan residents do not use a standard visa to enter mainland China. Instead, a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (Taiwan Compatriot Entry Permit) is required. This document can be applied for on arrival at 35+ designated airports and ports across mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. The on-arrival permit costs CNY 150 and requires a valid ROC passport with at least 3 months validity, a Taiwan national ID card, passport photos, and a return ticket.

The five-year version can be applied for in advance through authorized agencies. It allows unlimited entries with no restriction on stay duration, and covers tourism, business, work, and study.

Getting to TPE

The Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport Line) connects Taipei Main Station to the airport in 35 minutes for TWD $160 (express) or 50 minutes for TWD $150 (commuter). Trains run from 06:00 to 23:00. Bus services (Kuo-Kuang and others) also connect central Taipei to Taoyuan for around TWD $125, but are slower.Taxis from Taipei city centre cost TWD $1,200–1,600 depending on traffic; the national freeway (No. 2) is the standard driving route. Self-drive parking is available in multi-storey structures at both terminals.

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.

TPE–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Taoyuan to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance783 mi / 1,259 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: TPE
IATA / ICAOTPE / RCTP
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Passengers/yr44.9M
Elevation106 ft / 32 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPE to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 783 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPE to TAO. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGO, FOC, HND, NGB, XMN, KIX, HGH, CKG, PVG, PUS, PEK, CAN, ICN, TAE, TFU, WUH, BKK, HAN, SZX, HKG, KUL, MEL, SGN, SIN, NKG, LHR, DXB and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAO to TPE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FOC. 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 TPE to TAO

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPE to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPE to TAO ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 783 miles (1,259 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).