Flying from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Qingdao Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Qingdao.
Every week, there are 17 Qingdao Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, take the 09:25 Qingdao Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 14:45 with Cathay Pacific.
To ensure you catch your TAO to HKG flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Qingdao Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, so getting to Hong Kong (and then visiting more of China!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Shandong Airlines on this route.
Shandong Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for TAO to HKG flights, with 85.45% of services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Qingdao Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight is R 1,718. A return ticket right now is R 3,619. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from TAO to HKG, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Qingdao Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Qingdao Airport (TAO)
The address for TAO is No.99 Minhang Road.
Qingdao Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from TAO arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Qingdao Airport from central Qingdao, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. 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.
Searching for a handy hotel close to TAO? If you're catching an early flight from Qingdao Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
If you're coming in on a late Qingdao Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near HKG:
Getting from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
From Hong Kong Intl Airport, Hong Kong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Qingdao Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Hong Kong in March.
Book your flight from Qingdao Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport for July if you want to go to Hong Kong during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TAO to HKG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Hong Kong, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to tick off its leading attractions. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of China, head for Shenzhen, roughly 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes are among its highlights.