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  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Qingdao (TAO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Qingdao based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Qingdao (TAO) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 1 hour 38 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Qingdao (TAO).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Qingdao?

    • The distance from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to downtown is about 41 km. It takes about 1 hour by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Qingdao (TAO)?

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Shanghai to Qingdao Flight Information

Cheapest one-way flight price $50
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $103
Off-season for travel January
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 581.72 km
Average flight time 1 hour 38 minutes
Popular airline Sichuan Airlines

Flight from Shanghai to Qingdao

Think of a port city with amazing skyscrapers, neatly adorned parks and refreshing beaches at the borders of the Yellow Sea- also you are sipping world-class beer and relaxing! If this imaginary picture appeals to you, then just take a flight from Shanghai to Qingdao, and all these could be the reality on your trip. Qingdao is in the eastern part of the Shandong province in China. German beer is a legacy in Qingdao. Tsingtao Beer Museum, the famous German brewery, is where all the tourists flock together to have an excellent time. In a nutshell, Qingdao is a fun destination for a quick getaway trip.

Tip: The Qingdao International Beer Festival is a big event where many people come to taste different kinds of beers of the finest quality. To complement the overwhelming taste of German beer, the old cityscape also carries the touch of the German-style in its architecture.

 

Taking a Flight to Qingdao

In order to reach Qingdao from Shanghai, there are more than 8 Shanghai to Qingdao flights available daily. You need to board at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and get down at the Qingdao International Airport. The flights take 1 hour 35 minutes to reach Qingdao. Most of the flights are direct flights to Qingdao. The most important airlines that are flying between the cities every day are Spring, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and Qingdao Airlines, to name a few. However, the cheapest flights from Shanghai are available with Spring Airlines.

Tip: For a domestic journey, purchasing the tickets between one to three months prior ensures a lucrative deal.

Exploring Qingdao City

When you travel to Qingdao city, the first image that hits your eyes is the green trees and red rooftops against the blue sky and calm sea in the background. This picturesque city is vibrant and colorful in every corner. No wonder people call Qingdao ‘Oriental Switzerland’. The charming sceneries, the May 4th Square, the Zhan Bridge and No.1 Bathing Beach are the core attraction of this city. The soothing weather in the city is also a real bliss for travelers. 

Tip: Qingdao city has a bright nightlife. The local night market is crowded with young people who love to shop. The beer lovers flock together in the beer street. The film lovers can also explore Huiquan underground cinema and restaurants inside the cinema. 

Accommodation at Qingdao City

Qingdao city is only 31.5 kilometers away from the airport. It takes nearly 38 minutes to enter the city from the airport. There are plenty of rented car services available to take up this journey. This extremely modern city offers accommodations in Qingdao city both in luxurious and pocket-friendly ranges. The hotels in the city offer you amenities like free Wi-Fi, free parking and swimming pools. Even the hostels offer free Wi-Fi service.

Are you looking for more information about the best hotels in Qingdao city or Shanghai to Qingdao flight booking? Then your queries can be best answered by Trip.com. While you can explore the most inexpensive flight options and budget-friendly accommodations here, you will also have an idea as to what are the city tours you must explore.