Tianjin to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TSN–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) 2h 55m 3UCACZ CACZGS Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
ICN Seoul 4h 13m CAGSKE 7CFMKE Seoul (ICN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 4h 35m CAFMGS CAFMHO Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 38m 3UBKCA BACACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
HGH Hangzhou 4h 56m 3UBKCA 3UHOHU Hangzhou (HGH) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
KHN Nanchang 5h 3U9CCA 9CMFMU Nanchang (KHN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
HET Hohhot 5h GSSCZH 3UCACZ Hohhot (HET) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 3m 3UBKCA 3U9HGS Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
HRB Harbin 5h 10m 3UBKCA CACZFU Harbin (HRB) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
TYN Taiyuan 5h 15m CAGSZH DRHUMU Taiyuan (TYN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
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Tianjin to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TSN to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,377
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 Tianjin

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric TSN→TAO PEK→TAO
Distance from TSN 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 4
Weekly flights 119
Airports within 200 miles of TSN 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 Tianjin.
TSN: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tianjin, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Getting to TSN

Metro Line 2 connects Tianjin Railway Station to TSN in about 45 minutes (¥7), running from 06:00 to 23:00. The airport station is directly within the terminal complex.Taxis from central Tianjin cost ¥40–70 and take 30–45 minutes. DiDi is available at ¥35–60. High-speed rail connects Beijing South to Tianjin in 30 minutes (¥54.50); from there, Metro Line 2 to the airport is a further 45 minutes, making this a viable same-day option from Beijing for transit passengers.

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.

TSN–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tianjin to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TSN
IATA / ICAOTSN / ZBTJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TSN to TAO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dalian Zhoushuizi, Incheon and Shanghai Hongqiao.
Yes, return flights from TAO to TSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PEK. 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 Dalian Zhoushuizi, Incheon and Shanghai Hongqiao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK).