Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Qingdao?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Qingdao takes around 1.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Qingdao?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Qingdao is 585 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Qingdao?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Qingdao. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, Taipei, London, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka, Bengaluru.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Qingdao?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Qingdao and Singapore, Taipei, Shenzhen, Bangkok, Guangzhou, Beijing, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Sydney, Bengaluru, Dublin, Cebu, Zhengzhou, Tokyo, Hangzhou, Manchester, Goa.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Qingdao?

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The main airport in Qingdao is Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport. It is also served by Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, Yantai Penglai, Weihai Dashuibo, Lianyungang Baitabu, Rizhao Shanzihe, Weifang, Linyi Shubuling, Dongying Shengli.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Qingdao?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Qingdao thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Qingdao can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Qingdao?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Qingdao with China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Shandong Airlines, Jeju Air, Shenzhen Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Shanghai and Qingdao?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Qingdao, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Shanghai and Qingdao?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Qingdao, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 15

How many airports are there near Qingdao?

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There are a number of airports in and around Qingdao. The main one is Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport and other nearby airports include Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, Yantai Penglai, Weihai Dashuibo, Lianyungang Baitabu, Rizhao Shanzihe, Weifang, Linyi Shubuling, Dongying Shengli.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Qingdao depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Qingdao arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Qingdao, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Shanghai and Qingdao depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Shanghai and Qingdao arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Qingdao, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£184
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£281
Cheapest round-trip	£357
Average round-trip	£459
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Airline	Mon 29.05	Tue 30.05	Wed 31.05	Thu 01.06	Fri 02.06	Sat 03.06	Sun 04.06
China Eastern Airlines	9	8	9	8	8	6	9
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	---

Airline	Mon 05.06	Tue 06.06	Wed 07.06	Thu 08.06	Fri 09.06	Sat 10.06	Sun 11.06
China Eastern Airlines	8	8	9	8	7	8	7
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	1	---	---	---	1	---	---

Airline	Mon 12.06	Tue 13.06	Wed 14.06	Thu 15.06	Fri 16.06	Sat 17.06	Sun 18.06
China Eastern Airlines	7	6	9	7	8	7	8
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 19.06	Tue 20.06	Wed 21.06	Thu 22.06	Fri 23.06	Sat 24.06	Sun 25.06
China Eastern Airlines	9	8	9	6	9	8	7
Air China	6	5	3	4	1	6	6
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
Shandong Airlines	CDG	SC	Yes	No
Jeju Air	JJA	7C	Yes	No
Shenzhen Airlines	CSZ	ZH	Yes	No