Travelling from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Shanghai's main airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Explore the options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) jetting off from either of these.
Hop on a direct flight from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Qingdao (where Qingdao Liuting International Airport is located) and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 128 direct flights a week between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) is the busiest route. Juneyao Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:40. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from PVG to TAO is with China Eastern at 23:05.
Your flight from Shanghai to TAO won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You can book a direct flight from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Direct flights from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport are available from a good selection of airlines at PVG. Select your seat on any of these:
From central Shanghai, PVG is around 56 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Need a convenient hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)? Check out the fares departing from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
You can pick from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Shanghai to TAO departing from SHA. Take off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
SHA is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take you 21 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Shanghai to TAO, stay in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
About Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
If you have a late flight from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near TAO:
Getting from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao
From Qingdao Liuting International Airport, Qingdao is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour and 18 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
For a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, Rs35,352 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from Rs42,389. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
Book 8 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Shanghai to TAO.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
April is the quietest time to travel to Qingdao. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport.
The warmest month in Qingdao is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Shanghai to TAO in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Qingdao
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Qingdao:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. May Fourth Square, Zhanqiao Pier and Pichai Courtyard are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Qingdao itinerary.
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