Wuhan (Huangpi) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (WUH–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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WUH–TAO is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 513 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 21 | 738, C09 | 2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 21 | 321, 32N, 738 | 1h50-2h03 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 9 | 738 | 1h55-2h20 | – | – | ZH |
| CA Air China | 7 | 320 | 2h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Wuhan (Huangpi)
| Metric | WUH→TAO | SHS→TAO | XAI→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from WUH | – | 110 mi | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 73 | 4 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 5m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
WUH: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Wuhan (Huangpi), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Shandong Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 73 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 73 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 139 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Ningbo Lishe and Shanghai Hongqiao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jingzhou (Shashi) (SHS), Xinyang (XAI) and Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) (XFN).