- Home
- Flights
- Flights from Istanbul
- Istanbul to Qingdao
Flights from Istanbul to Qingdao
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Qingdao. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Seoul, about 12h 22m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 02m
Istanbul to Qingdao at a glance
Fastest journey12h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Seoul
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Qingdao
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
IST Xian (XIY) TAO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines
2Search
IST Seoul (ICN) TAO
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
3Search
IST Shanghai (PVG) TAO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air
4Search
IST Urumqi (URC) TAO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines
5Search
IST Guangzhou (CAN) TAO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
6Search
IST Osaka (KIX) TAO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Juneyao Air, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,584 km4,710 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 02mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hQingdao vs Istanbul
- Currency in Qingdao
- CNY
- Airports
- IST, SAW → TAO
Flights from Istanbul to Qingdao: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Qingdao?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Seoul and Shanghai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Qingdao?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,584 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Qingdao?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG) and Urumqi (URC). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Qingdao?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Qingdao?
Qingdao is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
