Flying from Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY) to Qingdao Airport (TAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Qingdao Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Xi An and Qingdao share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from XIY to TAO start at 06:20 — the first with Air Changan. The latest departure is at 23:35 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 89 weekly Xi An Xianyang Airport to Qingdao Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your XIY to TAO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
There's a good range of direct flights from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Qingdao Airport to choose from. When organising your Qingdao trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of China:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Shandong Airlines on this route.
Tianjin Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers XIY to TAO flights. A dependable 93.33% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY) to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
Currently, R 1,712 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Xi An Xianyang Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,456. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from XIY to TAO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
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Handy information about Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
You'll find XIY at Airport Ave.
Xi An Xianyang Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from XIY land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Central Xi An to Xi An Xianyang Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near XIY? If you've booked an early flight from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Qingdao Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Qingdao Airport (TAO)
Reserve a hotel close to TAO if you're on a late Xi An Xianyang Airport to Qingdao Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Qingdao Airport (TAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Qingdao Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Qingdao in March.
Lock in your flight from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Qingdao Airport for July if you want to go to Qingdao during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from XIY to TAO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Qingdao has its own special appeal, 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 your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in China, consider Nanjing, roughly 467 kilometres south of Qingdao. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are highlights.