Zhanjiang to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (ZHA–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 4h 55m MUUQ CACZHU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 5m CAEYFM BACACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 7m CZ 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 15m CASCZH CACZSC Shenzhen (SZX) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
NGB Ningbo 5h 20m LT 9CGJHU Ningbo (NGB) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
XMN Xiamen 5h 35m LT 3UCAMF Xiamen (XMN) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 52m CASC 3UCAHU Chongqing (CKG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
KMG Kunming 6h 13m DRMU 8LA6CA Kunming (KMG) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
HGH Hangzhou 6h 17m CASCZH 3UHOHU Hangzhou (HGH) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 20m CAUQZH 3U8L9C Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zhanjiang to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,176 mi 3h nonstop +2h ahead

ZHA–TAO had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,176 miles in 3h.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ZHA–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZHA to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,535
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 Zhanjiang

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric ZHA→TAO HAK→TAO NNG→TAO
Distance from ZHA 107 mi 172 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 7 14
Flight time 3h 3h 45m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of ZHA with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 2 hours ahead of Zhanjiang.
ZHA: +06 · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zhanjiang, it's 8:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
1,176 mi / 1,893 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m 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.

ZHA–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zhanjiang to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance1,176 mi / 1,893 km
Flight time3h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZHA
IATA / ICAOZHA / ZGZJ
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr3.0M
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZHA to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,176 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ZHA to TAO: China Eastern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Wuhan Tianhe, Shanghai Pudong and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 2 hours ahead of Zhanjiang.
Nearby alternatives include HAK, NNG and FUO. 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 ZHA to TAO

Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport (ZHA) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ZHA to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZHA to TAO is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,176 miles (1,893 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wuhan Tianhe, Shanghai Pudong and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haikou (Meilan) (HAK), Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) and Foshan (Nanhai) (FUO).