Traveling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport.
Shanghai and Qingdao are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from SHA to TAO start from 06:50 — the first with Shanghai Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:25 with Shandong Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 128 weekly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SHA to TAO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Qingdao (and then other destinations in China) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Shanghai Airlines.
With a reliable 98.25% of services landing on schedule, Shanghai Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SHA to TAO flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SHA and TAO include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Right now, $112 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $145. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SHA to TAO.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SHA to TAO.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SHA land on schedule 85.58% of the time.
To get to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport from central Shanghai, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city center.
Searching for a handy hotel near SHA? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
If you're landing on a late Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near TAO:
Getting from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao
TAO is located at No.99 Minhang Road.
Qingdao Liuting International Airport is roughly 40 miles from central Qingdao. The drive time takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Qingdao in April.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport for July if you want to visit Qingdao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 70ºF and 88ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºF and 41ºF. Search for cheap tickets from SHA to TAO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've visited Qingdao, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel around 270 miles north-west to Tianjin to tick off its top attractions. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nanjing is another sought-after destination in China and is around 290 miles south of Qingdao. No trip is complete without experiencing Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
