Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): what you need to know
Qingdao's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Qingdao two hours 30 minutes ahead of Mumbai.
Leave enough time to make your BOM to TAO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BOM and TAO:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Right now, $244 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $446. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BOM to TAO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport.
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Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
61.63% of flights leaving from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Mumbai to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is around 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BOM:
Arriving at Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
If you have a late Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near TAO:
Getting from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao
The address for TAO is No.99 Minhang Road.
From Qingdao Liuting International Airport, Qingdao is approximately 40 miles away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Qingdao based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Qingdao during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 70ºF and 88ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºF and 41ºF. Look for cheap tickets from BOM to TAO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've seen Qingdao, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey about 270 miles north-west to Tianjin to check off its leading attractions. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in China, consider Nanjing, about 290 miles south of Qingdao. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are the start of reasons to visit.