Flying from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Qingdao Airport (TAO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Chongqing Airport to Qingdao Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Chongqing and Qingdao are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
You can choose from 80 weekly Chongqing Airport to Qingdao Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Shandong Airlines is the earliest available. China Eastern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:15.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CKG to TAO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Chongqing Airport to Qingdao Airport. Travel nonstop to Qingdao with one of these carriers and get to know this amazing part of China:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Shandong Airlines on this route.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier operating CKG to TAO flights. A reliable 92.86% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chongqing Airport to Qingdao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CKG and TAO include:
Hangzhou Airport
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
Currently, Rs27,164 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chongqing Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs51,800. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CKG to TAO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Chongqing Airport to Qingdao Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CKG to TAO.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chongqing Airport to Qingdao Airport.
Handy information about Chongqing Airport (CKG)
CKG is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
82% of flights departing from Chongqing Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from CKG.
Central Chongqing to Chongqing Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CKG? If you're catching an early flight from Chongqing Airport to Qingdao Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Qingdao Airport (TAO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chongqing Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TAO instead:
Getting from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao
You'll find TAO at No.99 Minhang Road.
Qingdao Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Qingdao. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chongqing Airport to Qingdao Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Qingdao in March.
When reserving your flight from Chongqing Airport to Qingdao Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Qingdao, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CKG to TAO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC and 5ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Qingdao has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. Around 434 kilometres north-west of Qingdao, a visit to Tianjin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Around 467 kilometres south of Qingdao, Nanjing is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
