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Flights from Qingdao to Almaty

There are no direct flights from Qingdao to Almaty. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Shanghai, about 7h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 11m
TAOALAURC

Qingdao to Almaty at a glance

Fastest journey7h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Qingdao to Almaty

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
TAO Urumqi (URC) ALA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 11m
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TAO Shanghai (PVG) ALA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 24m
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TAO Guangzhou (CAN) ALA
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 28m
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TAO Xian (XIY) ALA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 27m
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TAO Seoul (ICN) ALA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet
Self-transfer likely ~9h 25m
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TAO Busan (PUS) ALA
Leg 1: Air Busan, Korean Air · Leg 2: Eastar Jet
Self-transfer likely ~10h 06m
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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
3,767 km2,339 miles
Journey time
7h 11mestimate
Time difference
-3hAlmaty vs Qingdao
Currency in Almaty
USD
Airports
TAO → ALA

Flights from Qingdao to Almaty: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Almaty?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Shanghai and Guangzhou. 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 Qingdao to Almaty?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,767 km.
Where do you change planes between Qingdao and Almaty?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Xian (XIY). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Qingdao and Almaty?
Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the time difference between Qingdao and Almaty?
Almaty is 3 hours behind Qingdao.

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