Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): what you need to know
Qingdao is five hours behind Auckland and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your AKL to TAO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AKL and TAO:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
At the moment, 239 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Auckland Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 448 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AKL to TAO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
69.31% of flights leaving from Auckland Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Auckland Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Consider booking a hotel close to TAO if you're catching a late Auckland Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao
The address for TAO is No.99 Minhang Road.
Qingdao Liuting International Airport to the centre of Qingdao has a drive time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Auckland Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Qingdao in April.
Lock in your flight from Auckland Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Qingdao during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AKL to TAO in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've done Qingdao, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel around 434 kilometres north-west to Tianjin to tick off its leading attractions. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in China, head for Nanjing, roughly 467 kilometres south of Qingdao. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are highlights.