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

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1,002 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 35m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ZH3002cs
ZH Shenzhen
73H
10:55 AM
CST TT3
1:45 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6126
MU China Eastern
32N
11:55 AM
CST T3
3:05 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4984+1
SC Shandong
73H
1:02 PM
CST
3:31 PM
CST
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW9838
QW Qingdao
320
2:15 PM
CST TT3
5:05 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH3001cs
ZH Shenzhen
73H
7:05 AM
CST
10:05 AM
CST
3h
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4983+2
SC Shandong
73H
7:05 AM
CST
10:05 AM
CST
3h
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA8769cs
CA Air China
73H
7:05 AM
CST
10:05 AM
CST
3h
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6125
MU China Eastern
320
2:40 PM
CST
6:15 PM
CST
3h 35m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW9837
QW Qingdao
32N
7:17 PM
CST
9:59 PM
CST
2h 42m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HFE Hefei 4h 33m MUPN JDMUQW Hefei (HFE) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 4h 46m HUMU 3U9HHU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
INC Yinchuan 4h 47m DRSCZH CAMFMU Yinchuan (INC) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
PEK Beijing 5h 5m CAZH CANZSC Beijing (PEK) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 20m 3UMFPN 3UCAHU Chongqing (CKG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
YIH Yichang (Xiaoting) 5h 30m JD DZ Yichang (Xiaoting) (YIH) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 30m 9CAFCA BACACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
NKG Nanjing 5h 43m A6GJHO SCZH Nanjing (NKG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 5h 48m CATVZH 3UCAEU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 48m CZDRMU CACZHU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
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Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,002 mi 2h 50m nonstop

XNN–TAO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,002 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 3h10 SkyTeam
QW Qingdao Airlines 7 320 2h50
SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH 7 73H 2h29 ZH
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QW
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – SC, ZH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QW + SC (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 33%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XNN to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,187
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 3 4
Weekly flights 28 37
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of XNN 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 Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County).
XNN: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
1,002 mi / 1,612 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
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 time2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XNN
IATA / ICAOXNN / ZLXN
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,002 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from XNN to TAO: China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hefei Xinqiao, Xi'an Xianyang and Yinchuan Hedong.
Yes, return flights from TAO to XNN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LHW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

XNN to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XNN to TAO is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,002 miles (1,612 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hefei Xinqiao, Xi'an Xianyang and Yinchuan Hedong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW).