Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Qingdao is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Bangkok.
You can choose from seven weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flights. The 02:50 departure with Shandong Airlines is the earliest available. Qingdao Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BKK to TAO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Qingdao (and then seeing more of China!) is a breeze with Qingdao Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Qingdao Airlines on this route.
Shandong Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for BKK to TAO flights, with 88.89% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKK and TAO:
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Kunming Changshui International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight is $148. A return ticket right now is $251. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BKK to TAO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BKK to TAO.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of all flights leaving Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BKK:
Arriving at Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Reserve a hotel near TAO if you have a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao
TAO is located at No.99 Minhang Road.
From Qingdao Liuting International Airport, Qingdao is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Qingdao in April.
Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport for July if you want to go to Qingdao during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKK to TAO in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Qingdao, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey about 434 kilometres north-west to Tianjin to check off its top sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nanjing is another standout destination in China and is around 467 kilometres south of Qingdao. No trip is complete without dropping by Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.