Wuhan (Huangpi) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (WUH–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 17m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CZ5749
CZ China Southern
C09
7:35 AM
CST TT3
9:35 AM
CST
2h
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6494
MU China Eastern
321
12:10 PM
CST T3
2:05 PM
CST
1h 55m
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2517
MU China Eastern
738
12:40 PM
CST T3
2:40 PM
CST
2h
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4866+2
SC Shandong
738
2:45 PM
CST T2
5:05 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2762cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
2:45 PM
CST T2
5:05 PM
CST
2h 20m
92%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5805
CZ China Southern
738
2:50 PM
CST TT3
4:50 PM
CST
2h
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7387
HU Hainan
73H
3:00 PM
CST TT2
4:55 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8743
CZ China Southern
738
6:25 PM
CST TT3
8:30 PM
CST
2h 5m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5480
MU China Eastern
321
11:35 PM
CST TT3
1:25 AM+1
CST
1h 50m
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6493
MU China Eastern
32N
8:15 AM
CST
10:20 AM
CST
2h 5m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2761cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
10:55 AM
CST
1:10 PM
CST
2h 15m
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4865+2
SC Shandong
738
10:55 AM
CST
1:10 PM
CST
2h 15m
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5750
CZ China Southern
C09
12:30 PM
CST
2:40 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5479
MU China Eastern
321
1:45 PM
CST
4:00 PM
CST
2h 15m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2518
MU China Eastern
738
2:55 PM
CST
5:20 PM
CST
2h 25m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5806
CZ China Southern
738
5:50 PM
CST
8:10 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7388
HU Hainan
73H
6:05 PM
CST
8:15 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8744
CZ China Southern
C09
7:25 PM
CST
9:40 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA8242
CA Air China
320
8:15 PM
CST
10:10 PM
CST
1h 55m
92%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 3m AFBACZ BACACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
NGB Ningbo 4h 8m CACZMU 9CGJHU Ningbo (NGB) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
HGH Hangzhou 4h 13m 3UCZMU 3UHOHU Hangzhou (HGH) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 4h 20m AQCZHU CACZGS Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 4h 23m FMMU CAFMHO Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
WNZ Wenzhou (Longwan) 4h 30m CZGJHU HOQW Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
PEK Beijing 4h 50m CAHUNH CANZSC Beijing (PEK) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 4h 53m 3UCZMU 3U9HGS Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CKG Chongqing 4h 58m 3UCACZ 3UCAPN Chongqing (CKG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 5h 5m 3UEUMF 3UFUMF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
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Wuhan (Huangpi) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
5 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 513 mi 2h nonstop

WUH–TAO is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 513 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WUH–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 21 738, C09 2h-2h05 SkyTeam
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 321, 738 1h50-2h SkyTeam
HU Hainan Airlines 7 73H 1h55
SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH 5 738 2h20 ZH
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 0
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ, MU, SC, ZH
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – HU
C09 Cessna 402/408 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (42 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: HU + JD + SC (12 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, WUH to TAO direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WUH to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,964
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 Wuhan (Huangpi)

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric WUH→TAO SHS→TAO XAI→TAO
Distance from WUH 110 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 1
Weekly flights 62 4 3
Flight time 2h 2h 20m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of WUH 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 Wuhan (Huangpi).
WUH: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Wuhan (Huangpi), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
513 mi / 826 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Getting to WUH

Wuhan Metro Line 2 extends to the airport terminal, connecting Wuhan Railway Station (high-speed rail) and the city centre to the airport in 50–60 minutes for CNY 8–12. The metro operates from around 06:00 to 23:00. Airport shuttle buses also depart from the main railway stations for CNY 20.DiDi and taxis from central Wuhan cost CNY 80–140 depending on origin (the city is large and spread across both sides of the Yangtze). Driving via G4 Beijing–Hong Kong–Macao Expressway with airport spur takes 30–50 minutes in normal traffic.

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.

WUH–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wuhan (Huangpi) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance513 mi / 826 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights62 out / 69 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: WUH
IATA / ICAOWUH / ZHHH
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation113 ft / 34 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WUH to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 513 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from WUH to TAO: China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong, Ningbo Lishe and Hangzhou Xiaoshan.
Yes, return flights from TAO to WUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHS, XAI and XFN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from WUH to TAO

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

WUH to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WUH to TAO is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 513 miles (826 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 131 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Ningbo Lishe and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jingzhou (Shashi) (SHS), Xinyang (XAI) and Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) (XFN).