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Flights from Beijing to Qingdao

Nonstop flights from Beijing (PEK) to Qingdao (TAO) take about 1h 8m (513 km). Shandong Airlines and Air China fly it. Lowest fare seen: $88 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Beijing to Qingdao

Carriers on PEK–TAO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Shandong Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Air Chinanonstop fare seen

Beijing to Qingdao fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $88 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$9025 Oct 2026 · Shandong Airlines—
Nov 2026$889 Nov 2026 · Shandong Airlines—
Dec 2026$18921 Dec 2026 · Shandong Airlines$151 · 1 stop26 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$10611 Jan 2027 · Shandong Airlines—
Mar 2027$2397 Mar 2027 · Air China—
Aug 2027$24421 Aug 2027 · Air China—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $88 in November 2026, against $106 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Beijing to Qingdao, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Beijing to Qingdao flights

How long is the flight from Beijing to Qingdao?
A nonstop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Qingdao (TAO) takes about 1h 8m, covering 513 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Beijing from Qingdao by air?
The great-circle distance between Beijing Capital International Airport and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is 513 km (319 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Beijing to Qingdao?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PEK–TAO route include Shandong Airlines and Air China. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Beijing to Qingdao cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PEK–TAO was $88 USD with Shandong Airlines (nonstop), departing 9 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Qingdao?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $88 one-way, against $244 for August 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Qingdao?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Qingdao visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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