Connecting route · China → Italy

Flights from Qingdao to Milan

There are no direct flights from Qingdao to Milan. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Xian, about 14h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 53m

Qingdao to Milan at a glance

Fastest journey13h 53mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Xian

Best ways to fly from Qingdao to Milan

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

TAO Seoul (ICN) MIL

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air

One airline, one ticket ~14h 18m

TAO Xian (XIY) MIL

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

One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m

TAO Shanghai (PVG) MIL

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

One airline, one ticket ~14h 40m

TAO Shenzhen (SZX) MIL

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~16h 12m

TAO Hong Kong (HKG) MIL

Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific

One airline, one ticket ~16h 17m

TAO Hanoi (HAN) MIL

Leg 1: Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Vietnam Airlines

Same alliance ~16h 19m

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: 8,629 km5,359 miles
Journey time: 13h 53mestimate
Time difference: -7hMilan vs Qingdao
Currency in Milan: EUR
Airports: TAO → MXP, BGY, LIN

Flights from Qingdao to Milan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Milan?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Xian 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 Milan?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,629 km.

Where do you change planes between Qingdao and Milan?

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Xian (XIY), Shanghai (PVG) and Shenzhen (SZX). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Qingdao and Milan?

Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). Milan: Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

What is the time difference between Qingdao and Milan?

Milan is 7 hours behind Qingdao.

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