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

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CZ5749
CZ China Southern
C09
7:35 AM
CST T3
9:35 AM
CST
2h
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MU2517
MU China Eastern
738
8:15 AM
CST TT3
10:10 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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JD5229
JD Capital
320
10:20 AM
CST TT2
12:15 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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HU7663
HU Hainan
73H
10:35 AM
CST T2
12:40 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU6494
MU China Eastern
320
1:04 PM
CST T3
2:47 PM
CST
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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SC4868
SC Shandong
738
1:10 PM
CST TT2
3:10 PM
CST
2h
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SC4864
SC Shandong
738
2:00 PM
CST T2
4:05 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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HU7387
HU Hainan
737
3:00 PM
CST T2
4:50 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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SC4866
SC Shandong
738
7:15 PM
CST TT2
9:20 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU5480
MU China Eastern
32N
11:05 PM
CST T3
1:15 AM+1
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU6493
MU China Eastern
320
8:35 AM
CST
11:00 AM
CST
2h 25m
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CZ5750
CZ China Southern
C09
10:35 AM
CST
12:45 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU5479
MU China Eastern
32N
12:55 PM
CST
3:15 PM
CST
2h 20m
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JD5230
JD Capital
32A
1:20 PM
CST TT1
3:20 PM
CST
2h
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HU7664
HU Hainan
73H
1:50 PM
CST
4:20 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU2518
MU China Eastern
738
3:15 PM
CST
5:30 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CZ8744
CZ China Southern
738
7:25 PM
CST
9:35 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Wuhan (Huangpi) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
5 carriers, 69 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 69 Flights/wk 513 mi 1h 50m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

WUH–TAO is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 513 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WUH–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 320, 32N, 738 1h43-2h10 SkyTeam
SC Shandong Airlines 17 738 2h-2h05
HU Hainan Airlines 14 737, 73H 1h50-2h05
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 C09 2h SkyTeam
JD Capital Airlines 7 320 1h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JD, MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – HU
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU, SC
73H Boeing 737-800 – HU
C09 Cessna 402/408 – CZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HU + JD + SC (38 flights/wk, 58%)
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (28 flights/wk, 42%)
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
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
69
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WUH to TAO.
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One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,648
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 XFN→TAO YIH→TAO
Distance from WUH 148 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 1
Weekly flights 69 7 7
Flight time 1h 50m 2h 5m 2h 5m
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 1h 50m to 2h 10m.
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 time1h 50m to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights69 out / 49 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
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 approximately 1h 50m to 2h 10m. The route covers 513 miles.
There are approximately 69 nonstop flights per week from WUH to TAO. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CIH, NAO, INC, ZHA, NBS, HYN, HAN, TYN, JUZ, SWA, HGH, KUL, PVG, LHW, FOC, CTU, XIY, NGB, CKG, HSN, PEK, WNZ, SZX, HAK, SHA, SHE, CAN, DXB, XMN, TFU, JJN, ENH, DLC, HRB, HET, KMG, URC, HKG, MIG, KWE, CGQ, ICN, HLH, DSN, SYX, TPE, YCU, NNG, UYN, CIF, BKK, SIN, XNN, JHG, LHR, SGN, SVO and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAO to WUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XFN, YIH and KHN. 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 WUH to TAO

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

WUH to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WUH to TAO ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 513 miles (826 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) (XFN), Yichang (Xiaoting) (YIH) and Nanchang (KHN).