Travelling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Qingdao Airport (TAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Qingdao is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Detroit.
To ensure you get on your DTW to TAO flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Qingdao Airport. Many travellers pass through Shanghai Pudong Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
R 9,248 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 22,162. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DTW to TAO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Qingdao Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DTW to TAO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Qingdao Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Qingdao Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near DTW:
Arriving at Qingdao Airport (TAO)
If you're arriving on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Qingdao Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TAO:
Getting from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao
You'll find TAO at No.99 Minhang Road.
From Qingdao Airport, Qingdao is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Qingdao Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Qingdao. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Qingdao is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Qingdao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to TAO in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Qingdao, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel about 434 kilometres north-west to Tianjin to tick off its leading sights. From Haihe River to China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another corner of China, head for Nanjing, about 467 kilometres south of Qingdao. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are among its highlights.
