Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (XNN–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU6126
MU China Eastern
32N
12:00 PM
+06
3:05 PM
CST
3h 5m
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Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,002 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

XNN–TAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,002 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XNN–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 3h05 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (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, XNN 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
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XNN to TAO.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,392
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 Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County)

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric XNN→TAO LHW→TAO
Distance from XNN 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 7 14
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of XNN with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 2 hours ahead of Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County).
XNN: +06 · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County), it's 8:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
1,002 mi / 1,612 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 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.

XNN–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance1,002 mi / 1,612 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: XNN
IATA / ICAOXNN / ZLXN
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr5.6M
Elevation7,119 ft / 2,170 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XNN to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,002 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from XNN to TAO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through INC, SHA, NKG, JHG, HAK, KHG, HGH, CTU, XIY, KHN, URC, CKG, PEK, TFU, NNG, PVG, KWE, CSX, SZX, KMG, CAN, WUH, TYN, CGO and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 2 hours ahead of Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County).
Nearby alternatives include LHW. 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 XNN to TAO

Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XNN to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XNN to TAO ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,002 miles (1,612 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via INC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW).