Flying from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Qingdao Airport (TAO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Qingdao Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Beijing and Qingdao follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Each week, there are 48 Beijing Capital Airport to Qingdao Airport flights. If you want to take off early, go for the 08:55 Air China flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:25 with Shandong Airlines.
To ensure you catch your PEK to TAO flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Qingdao (and then discovering more of China!) is easy with Shandong Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Qingdao Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Shandong Airlines.
Air China is the most punctual carrier offering PEK to TAO flights. A dependable 85.15% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Beijing Capital Airport to Qingdao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between PEK and TAO include:
Incheon International Airport
Dalian Airport
Hefei Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
77 € is currently the best price for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. A return flight starts at 142 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PEK to TAO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Qingdao Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PEK to TAO.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Qingdao Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
81% of flights leaving Beijing Capital Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of PEK.
Beijing Capital Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Qingdao Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PEK:
Arriving at Qingdao Airport (TAO)
Reserve a hotel near TAO if you're taking a late Beijing Capital Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation 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.
Qingdao Airport to central Qingdao has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Qingdao Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Qingdao based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Qingdao is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Qingdao Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PEK to TAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Qingdao. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Around 467 kilometres south of Qingdao, Nanjing is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.