Yuncheng (Yanhu) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (YCU–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KY8243
KY Kunming
738
12:25 PM
CST TT1
2:15 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY8244
KY Kunming
738
3:15 PM
CST
5:05 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Yuncheng (Yanhu) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 515 mi 1h 50m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

YCU–TAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Kunming Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 515 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YCU–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KY Kunming Airlines 7 738 1h50
SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA 0 CA
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – KY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KY + SC (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, YCU 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 YCU to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,525
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 Yuncheng (Yanhu)

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric YCU→TAO XIY→TAO CGO→TAO
Distance from YCU 138 mi 165 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 8 2
Weekly flights 7 105 4
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 50m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of YCU 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 Yuncheng (Yanhu).
YCU: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Yuncheng (Yanhu), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
515 mi / 828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
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.

YCU–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yuncheng (Yanhu) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance515 mi / 828 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: YCU
IATA / ICAOYCU / ZBYC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,242 ft / 379 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YCU to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 515 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Kunming Airlines and Shandong Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YCU to TAO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYX, NNG, WUX, NGB, SHE, HAK, SZX, CTU, HGH, KHN, PEK, KMG, PVG, CKG, WUH, BKK, DLC, HFE, XMN, HET, CSX, CGQ, HRB, CAN, TFU, WNZ, NKG, HKG, KWE and URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAO to YCU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XIY, CGO and WDS. 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 YCU to TAO

Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport (YCU) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Kunming Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YCU to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YCU to TAO ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 515 miles (828 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via SYX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY), Zhengzhou (CGO) and Shiyan (Maojian) (WDS).