Travelling from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Qingdao Airport to Hangzhou Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Hangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Qingdao.
There are 88 Qingdao Airport to Hangzhou Airport flights every week to choose from.
Your TAO to HGH flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
There's a good range of direct flights from Qingdao Airport to Hangzhou Airport to pick from. When organising your Hangzhou trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of China:
Most passengers choose to fly with Shandong Airlines on this route.
Shandong Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for TAO to HGH flights, with 95.07% of its services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
Right now, 54 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Qingdao Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 110 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from TAO to HGH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Qingdao Airport to Hangzhou Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Qingdao Airport (TAO)
The address for TAO is No.99 Minhang Road.
Qingdao Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from TAO arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Qingdao Airport from central Qingdao, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Qingdao Airport to Hangzhou Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near TAO:
Arriving at Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
If you're coming in on a late Qingdao Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near HGH:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Hangzhou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Hangzhou that most tourists miss.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Hangzhou Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Hangzhou Airport (HGH) to central Hangzhou
HGH is located at 14th Rd.
Hangzhou Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Hangzhou. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Qingdao Airport to Hangzhou Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Hangzhou in March.
Lock in your flight from Qingdao Airport to Hangzhou Airport for August if you'd like to visit Hangzhou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TAO to HGH in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Hangzhou. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of China, consider Nanjing, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Hangzhou. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are key reasons to visit.
