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Flights from Qingdao to Frankfurt

There are no direct flights from Qingdao to Frankfurt. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 13h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 19m
TAOFRAICN

Qingdao to Frankfurt at a glance

Fastest journey13h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Qingdao to Frankfurt

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

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TAO Seoul (ICN) FRA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m
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TAO Shanghai (PVG) FRA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 18m
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3
TAO Shenyang (SHE) FRA
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 21m
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TAO Urumqi (URC) FRA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 19m
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TAO Guangzhou (CAN) FRA
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 45m
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TAO Hong Kong (HKG) FRA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 01m
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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
8,342 km5,180 miles
Journey time
13h 19mestimate
Time difference
-7hFrankfurt vs Qingdao
Currency in Frankfurt
EUR
Airports
TAO → FRA, HHN

Flights from Qingdao to Frankfurt: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Frankfurt?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Shenyang. 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 Frankfurt?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,342 km.
Where do you change planes between Qingdao and Frankfurt?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Shenyang (SHE) and Urumqi (URC). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Qingdao and Frankfurt?
Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN).
What is the time difference between Qingdao and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 7 hours behind Qingdao.

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