Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (XFN–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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GX8873
GX GX
E90
10:40 AM
CST TT2
12:45 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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GX8874
GX GX
E90
1:45 PM
CST
4:00 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 532 mi 2h 5m nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

XFN–TAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GX Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XFN–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GX GX Airlines 7 E90 2h05
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – GX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GX (7 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, XFN to TAO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XFN to TAO.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,231
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 Xiangyang (Xiangzhou)

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric XFN→TAO YIH→TAO SHS→TAO
Distance from XFN 120 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 4
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 5m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of XFN 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 Xiangyang (Xiangzhou).
XFN: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiangyang (Xiangzhou), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
532 mi / 855 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
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.

XFN–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance532 mi / 855 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: XFN
IATA / ICAOXFN / ZHXF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation234 ft / 71 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XFN to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiangyang Liuji Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 532 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GX Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from XFN to TAO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYN, INC, NNG, SYX, SHA, LHW, HAK, FOC, XIY, NGB, SHE, PEK, SZX, WNZ, KMG, URC, CAN, HGH, XMN, HRB, WUX, CGQ, HET, TFU and NKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAO to XFN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YIH, SHS and WUH. 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 XFN to TAO

Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from GX Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XFN to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XFN to TAO ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (855 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TYN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yichang (Xiaoting) (YIH), Jingzhou (Shashi) (SHS) and Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH).