On this page, you can book flights from Xiamen to Qingdao. The 1,303 km route is served regularly, with a frequency of about 34 flights per week. Before departure, it is worth checking in advance how to get to Xiamen Airport.
Flights are operated by Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Air, and Capital Airlines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the low-price calendar to choose the best option, and upon arrival, find out how to get from Qingdao Airport to the city center.
The table shows direct flights Xiamen → Qingdao on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 35 min. Regular flights are operated by Xiamen Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines. Departures from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport airports, arrivals at Qingdao Jiaodong 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 Xiamen — Qingdao by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 521 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 1,130 in a. 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.
The climate in Qingdao is characterized by warm summers and cool winters. The hottest month is August, with average temperatures reaching 28.9°C, while the lowest temperatures are seen in January. Rainfall peaks in July, with over 242 mm of precipitation.
The lowest flight cost was recorded in July and starts AED 582. Currently, the most expensive period to book tickets is May, when the price increases to AED 1,130.
As a compromise between weather conditions and cost, we recommend planning your trip for October, when the weather is dry and temperatures are moderate. It is best to avoid July due to the high probability of prolonged rain.
Three key carriers operate on the Xiamen — Qingdao route: Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Air, and Capital Airlines. The majority of air traffic is provided by Shandong Airlines and Xiamen Air, which operate daily direct flights. A detailed schedule, connection options, and exact departure times for each airline are available in the interactive list below.
Flights Xiamen — Qingdao depart from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and arrive at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With an average distance of 1,303 km, a direct flight usually lasts about 2 hours and 15 minutes, depending on the aircraft type and weather conditions.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Air, and Capital Airlines, providing about 34 departures per week.
Yes, many direct flights are available on this route, which is the most convenient and fastest way to travel between the cities.
Flights from Xiamen are received at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO), which is the main air hub for the region.
To find the most favorable fares, it is recommended to start booking 4–6 weeks before departure and regularly check the low-price calendar on this page.
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