Connecting route · China → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Qingdao to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Qingdao to Dubai. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Wuhan, about 10h 19m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 19m

Qingdao to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey10h 19mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Wuhan

Best ways to fly from Qingdao to Dubai

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

TAO Xian (XIY) DXB

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~10h 19m

TAO Wuhan (WUH) DXB

Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~10h 44m

TAO Shanghai (PVG) DXB

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates

One airline, one ticket ~11h 18m

TAO Kunming (KMG) DXB

Leg 1: Air Travel, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~11h 03m

TAO Urumqi (URC) DXB

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~10h 35m

TAO Guangzhou (CAN) DXB

Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Emirates

One airline, one ticket ~11h 46m

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: 6,232 km3,870 miles
Journey time: 10h 19mestimate
Time difference: -4hDubai vs Qingdao
Currency in Dubai: AED
Airports: TAO → DXB, DWC

Flights from Qingdao to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Dubai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Wuhan 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 Qingdao to Dubai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,232 km.

Where do you change planes between Qingdao and Dubai?

The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Wuhan (WUH), Shanghai (PVG) and Kunming (KMG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Qingdao and Dubai?

Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

What is the time difference between Qingdao and Dubai?

Dubai is 4 hours behind Qingdao.

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