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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Qingdao Airport? If you want to travel to Qingdao Airport next month, return fares start from 801 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Qingdao.617 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Dublin on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Qingdao on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 617 €, select.

Qingdao.703 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Finnair and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Dublin on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Qingdao on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 703 €, select.

Qingdao.727 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Air France and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Dublin on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Qingdao on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 727 €, select.

Qingdao.742 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Dublin on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Qingdao on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 742 €, select.

Qingdao.758 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Dublin on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Qingdao on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 758 €, select.

Qingdao.760 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Dublin on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Qingdao on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 760 €, select.

Qingdao.801 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Dublin on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Qingdao on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 801 €, select.

Qingdao.824 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Beijing Capital Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cork on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Beijing Capital Airlines, departs from Qingdao on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Cork.Price includes taxes and charges.From 824 €, select.

Qingdao.884 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dublin on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Qingdao on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 884 €, select.

Qingdao.989 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Dublin on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Qingdao on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 989 €, select.

Qingdao.4.287 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Dublin on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Qingdao on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 4.287 €, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Qingdao?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Qingdao. But we found flights with one or more stops from 617 €.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Qingdao?

The cheapest month to fly to Qingdao is usually September.

How can I find the best flight deal to Qingdao?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Qingdao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Qingdao Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ireland and Qingdao Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Qingdao?

The best price we found for a return flight to Qingdao is 617 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Qingdao Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Qingdao Airport is Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Qingdao?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Qingdao is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Qingdao with?

Currently, China Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Qingdao.

Flying to Qingdao

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Cheapest month to fly	September

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How to find cheap flights to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is 424 €. A round-trip plane ticket to TAO right now is 617 €.
Stay on top of the best deals by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to TAO. We'll stay on top of it for you, delivering updates when fares go down.
Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Qingdao, where Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines usually offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Qingdao by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you browse fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Search for plane tickets to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport that have one stop or more. Taking an indirect route can help you save. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Qingdao

May is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Qingdao.
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to TAO.
Head to Qingdao in February if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to TAO, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
December is the quietest period of the year to travel if you want a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Qingdao then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what type of conditions you want to travel in. Qingdao is warmest in July, with averages of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -7ºC (19ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF).
January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Qingdao.
The wettest time of year is August. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around ten days of rainfall.

Flying to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO): What you need to know

Fly to Qingdao without any detours. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport:
If you want to jet away with the most punctual carrier, book your TAO plane ticket with ANA (All Nippon Airways). Up to 100% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
When you touch down at TAO, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to TAO? These hotels close to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
If you have a connecting flight from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport or flying home from there, your journey is likely to stay on schedule. Up to 87% of all flights out of TAO land when they're supposed to.
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is located in Qingdao, Shandong, China.

Getting to central Qingdao from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

Central Qingdao is about 56 kilometres from TAO.
You'll reach the centre in around 45 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to TAO.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Qingdao, unpack your bags at one of these comfortable options:

Qingdao highlights

Jump off your flight to Qingdao and head directly for these well-known attractions:
- Damai Island: The perfect place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 5 kilometres east of the city centre.
- Shilaoren Sightseeing Garden: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Qingdao. This park is roughly 11 kilometres east of the centre.
- Coastal Skywalk: Need another great reason to visit Qingdao? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 8 kilometres west of the city centre.

How to get to Zhu Cheng City from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

Going directly to Zhu Cheng City? From TAO, it'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 113 kilometres from the airport.

Travelling from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) to Jiaozhou

Jiaozhou is around 11 kilometres from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
Going there by car will take you roughly 35 minutes.

Explore more of China

There's loads more of China begging to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Qingdao, set off for Tai'an. What not to miss? Begin with Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.
Jinan might just become one of your favourite stops in China. You'll find it around 274 kilometres west of Qingdao. Huashan Scenic Area, Furong Ancient Street and Ancient Spring stand out as highlights. You can get here through Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA).
Roughly 193 kilometres west of Qingdao, Zibo is worth going out of your way for. Great reasons to visit include Yulong Lake Wetland Park, Ziboshi Gaoxinqu Botanical Garden and Ceramic Technology City.