Travelling from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Qingdao Liuting International Airport is located in Qingdao. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is five hours ahead of Istanbul.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to TAO. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to TAO departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a great option between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and TAO.
You can arrive at SAW from central Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to TAO flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near TAO and get cosy, quick:
You'll find TAO at No.99 Minhang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Rs85,358 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Return flights start at Rs178,933. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to TAO if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Qingdao. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in an Istanbul to TAO flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Qingdao to range from 21ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 5ºC.
More about Qingdao
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Qingdao:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. 大熊猫馆, Qingdao Seashore Scenic Area and Damai Island are essential stops on your Qingdao itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've seen Qingdao, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Tai'an to tick off its must-visit sights. From 泰山极顶 to Daguan Peak and 岱顶, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Jinan is another favourite destination in China and is around 274 kilometres west of Qingdao. No trip is complete without a visit to Huashan Scenic Area, Furong Ancient Street and Ancient Spring.
