On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the Qingdao — Lanzhou route. The 1,489 km flight is operated regularly, with approximately 19 flights per week.
Flights are operated by SC and MU airlines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using our low-price calendar to find the best deals and checking information on how to get to Qingdao Airport and how to travel from Lanzhou Airport to the city center.
The table shows direct flights Qingdao → Lanzhou on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 50 min. Regular flights are operated by China Eastern and Shandong Airlines. Departures from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport airports, arrivals at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Qingdao — Lanzhou by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 568 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 860 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Qingdao → Lanzhou, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 520 | high | May | AED 496 | high | Sep | AED 420 | medium |
| Feb | AED 510 | high | Jun | AED 425 | medium | Oct | AED 515 | high |
| Mar | AED 368 | low | Jul | AED 520 | high | Nov | AED 364 | low |
| Apr | AED 411 | medium | Aug | AED 529 | high | Dec | AED 416 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Lanzhou is characterized by contrasting summers and cold, dry winters. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28.3°C, while August is the wettest month, seeing up to 83.72 mm of rainfall.
The lowest flight prices are recorded in July, starting AED 575. April is the most expensive period for booking, with one-way fares reaching AED 864.
The best time for a trip is July, which offers the optimal combination of warm weather and the lowest fares. It is better to avoid the winter months, especially January, due to freezing temperatures as low as -10.1°C and an increase in ticket prices.
Regular air service between these cities is provided by several carriers, with Shandong Airlines and China Eastern Airlines being the key operators. A total of about 19 flights per week are operated on this route, making it easy to find a convenient departure time. You can view detailed schedules and flight options from each airline in the list below.
Flights Qingdao — Lanzhou depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport and arrive at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight on this route covers a distance of 1,489 km and takes an average of about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The main carriers providing regular flights are SC (Shandong Airlines) and MU (China Eastern Airlines).
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, with a frequency of approximately 19 flights per week.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on demand and season; you can always check the current minimum prices in the calendar on this page.
Flights from Qingdao arrive at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
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