Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Shanghai and Qingdao are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from PVG to TAO start from 06:40 — the earliest with Juneyao Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:05 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 104 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your PVG to TAO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Plenty of airlines operate direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Fly nonstop to Qingdao with these popular carriers and discover this incredible part of China:
Most travellers choose to travel with China Southern Airlines on this route.
Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PVG to TAO flights. An impressive 93.6% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PVG and TAO:
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight is P7,298. A round-trip plane ticket is currently P7,072. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from PVG to TAO, book your trip six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PVG to TAO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, 78.11% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PVG? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
If you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation 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 approximately 64 kilometres from central Qingdao. The drive time takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Qingdao in April.
Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport for July if you want to visit Qingdao during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PVG to TAO in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Qingdao, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel about 434 kilometres north-west to Tianjin to check off its popular sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 467 kilometres south of Qingdao, Nanjing is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.