Xiamen to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (XMN–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
XMN–TAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 825 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 14 | 738 | 2h35 | – | – | 3U |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 14 | 738 | 2h25 | – | – | CA, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Xiamen
| Metric | XMN→TAO | JJN→TAO | SWA→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from XMN | – | 34 mi | 123 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 14 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 30m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
XMN: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.
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.
XMN–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from XMN to TAO
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air and Shandong Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
XMN to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from XMN to TAO ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 825 miles (1,327 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA) and Sanming (Sha) (SQJ).