Travelling from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Qingdao Airport (TAO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Gimhae International Airport to Qingdao Airport is 2 hours.
Qingdao is one hour behind Busan and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from PUS to TAO start at 10:30 — the earliest with Air Busan. The latest departure is at 11:05 with Korean Air. Overall, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Gimhae International Airport to Qingdao Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your PUS to TAO flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Busan is your gateway to exploring Qingdao (and maybe even some other great parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Gimhae International Airport to Qingdao Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Busan.
With an impressive 91.8% of services arriving as planned, Korean Air is the most punctual carrier operating PUS to TAO flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Gimhae International Airport to Qingdao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PUS and TAO include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
Currently, 72 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Gimhae International Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 138 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from PUS to TAO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Qingdao Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Landing cheap flights from PUS to TAO is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gimhae International Airport to Qingdao Airport.
Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Of the departures from Gimhae International Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Gimhae International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Busan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PUS? If you've booked an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Qingdao Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Qingdao Airport (TAO)
Consider booking a hotel near TAO if you're catching a late Gimhae International Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao
The street address for TAO is No.99 Minhang Road.
Qingdao Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Qingdao. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Qingdao Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Qingdao in March.
The warmest month in Qingdao is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Gimhae International Airport to Qingdao Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PUS to TAO in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Qingdao. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Around 467 kilometres south of Qingdao, Nanjing is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
