Flying from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Dalian Airport (DLC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Qingdao Airport to Dalian Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Qingdao and Dalian are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from TAO to DLC start at 06:50 — the earliest with Shandong Airlines. The last departure is at 22:55 with China Southern Airlines. In total, there are 62 weekly Qingdao Airport to Dalian Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your TAO to DLC flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There's a good range of direct flights from Qingdao Airport to Dalian Airport to pick from. When organising your Dalian journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of China:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Shandong Airlines.
China Eastern is a leader in on-time performance for TAO to DLC flights, with 95.45% of services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Dalian Airport (DLC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Qingdao Airport to Dalian Airport flight is $161. A return ticket is currently $514. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from TAO to DLC, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Qingdao Airport (TAO)
The address for TAO is No.99 Minhang Road.
87% of flights departing from Qingdao Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of TAO.
To get to Qingdao Airport from central Qingdao, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Qingdao Airport to Dalian Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near TAO:
Arriving at Dalian Airport (DLC)
If you're arriving on a late Qingdao Airport to Dalian Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near DLC:
Getting from Dalian Airport (DLC) to central Dalian
The address for DLC is 100 Yingke Road.
From Dalian Airport, Dalian is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Dalian Airport (DLC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Qingdao Airport to Dalian Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Dalian. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Qingdao Airport to Dalian Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dalian, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from TAO to DLC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Beijing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dalian. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in China, consider Tianjin, about 386 kilometres west of Dalian. Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre are key highlights.