Travelling from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Qingdao Airport (TAO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Qingdao Airport.
Nanjing and Qingdao share the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Qingdao Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with Shandong Airlines is the earliest you can take. Shandong Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:45.
To ensure you catch your NKG to TAO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Qingdao (and then discovering more of China!) is a breeze with Shandong Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Qingdao Airport.
Shandong Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Shandong Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for NKG to TAO flights, with 82.46% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Qingdao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between NKG and TAO include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Changsha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
At the moment, $91 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $275. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from NKG to TAO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Qingdao Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from NKG to TAO.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Qingdao Airport.
Handy information about Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
NKG is located at Yingbin Rd.
Nanking / Nanjing Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from NKG land on time.
Nanking / Nanjing Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Nanjing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near NKG? If you've booked an early flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Qingdao Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Qingdao Airport (TAO)
Consider booking a hotel near TAO if you're on a late Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
When to fly to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Qingdao Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Qingdao based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Qingdao is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Qingdao Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from NKG to TAO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Qingdao. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in China, head for Nanjing, about 467 kilometres south of Qingdao. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are key reasons to visit.
