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Qingdao.R 6,413 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,413, select.
Qingdao.R 7,352 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,352, select.
Qingdao.R 7,571 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Beijing Capital Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Beijing Capital Airlines departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,571, select.
Qingdao.R 8,585 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,585, select.
Qingdao.R 9,211 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,211, select.
Qingdao.R 9,724 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Oct.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,724, select.
Qingdao.R 32,164 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun.One-way flight with Beijing Capital Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Beijing Capital Airlines departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 32,164, select.
Qingdao.R 32,362 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jul.One-way flight with Beijing Capital Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Beijing Capital Airlines departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 13 Jul, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 32,362, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Qingdao

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Qingdao flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Direct flights from London Gatwick to Qingdao

London Gatwick to Qingdao: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Qingdao below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Qingdao.

London to Qingdao: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,413
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time11 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineCapital Airlines
Average flights per week1

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Qingdao: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Qingdao is R 11,821. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Qingdao.
Capital Airlines flies direct from London Gatwick to Qingdao.
As of May 2025, there is one flight per week flying from London Gatwick to Qingdao.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Qingdao is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao Airport on Friday, 3 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Qingdao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Qingdao is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, China Southern and Beijing Capital Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Qingdao.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): what you need to know

  • Qingdao's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Qingdao eight hours ahead of London.

  • Your LGW to TAO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and TAO:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    • Beijing Capital International Airport

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

  • R 6,413 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,821. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To find cheap tickets from LGW to TAO, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to TAO.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LGW:

Arriving at Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

Getting from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao

  • You'll find TAO at 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)

  • The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Qingdao based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Qingdao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to TAO in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Qingdao has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. Around 434 kilometres north-west of Qingdao, a visit to Tianjin will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of China, consider Nanjing, about 467 kilometres south of Qingdao. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are among its highlights.

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