Travelling from Daegu Airport (TAE) to Qingdao Airport (TAO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Daegu Airport to Qingdao Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Qingdao's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Qingdao one hour behind Daegu.
Your TAE to TAO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Qingdao (and then discovering more of China!) is a snap with Qingdao Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Daegu Airport to Qingdao Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qingdao Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Daegu Airport (TAE) to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
Currently, $108 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Daegu Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $219. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from TAE to TAO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Daegu Airport to Qingdao Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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 send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from TAE to TAO.
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Handy information about Daegu Airport (TAE)
Daegu Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from TAE reach their destination without delay.
Central Daegu to Daegu Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near TAE? If you're boarding an early flight from Daegu Airport to Qingdao Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Qingdao Airport (TAO)
Consider booking a hotel close to TAO if you're taking a late Daegu Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao
You'll find TAO at No.99 Minhang Road.
From Qingdao Airport, Qingdao is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Daegu Airport to Qingdao Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Qingdao. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Daegu Airport to Qingdao Airport for July if you want to go to Qingdao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TAE to TAO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've seen Qingdao, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel about 434 kilometres north-west to Tianjin to check off its top sights. From Haihe River to China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in China, consider Nanjing, about 467 kilometres south of Qingdao. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are key reasons to visit.