Connecting route · China → Japan

Flights from Qingdao to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Qingdao to Tokyo. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Dalian, about 4h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 43m

Qingdao to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey4h 43mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Dalian

Best ways to fly from Qingdao to Tokyo

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) TYO

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

One airline, one ticket ~4h 43m

TAO Dalian (DLC) TYO

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~5h 02m

TAO Busan (PUS) TYO

Leg 1: Air Busan, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air

One airline, one ticket ~4h 47m

TAO Shanghai (PVG) TYO

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~5h 24m

TAO Shenyang (SHE) TYO

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

One airline, one ticket ~5h 22m

TAO Osaka (KIX) TYO

Leg 1: Juneyao Air, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, StarFlyer

Same alliance ~4h 44m

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: 1,734 km1,077 miles
Journey time: 4h 43mestimate
Time difference: +1hTokyo vs Qingdao
Currency in Tokyo: JPY
Airports: TAO → NRT, HND

Flights from Qingdao to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Tokyo?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Dalian and Busan. 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 Tokyo?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,734 km.

Where do you change planes between Qingdao and Tokyo?

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Dalian (DLC), Busan (PUS) and Shanghai (PVG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Qingdao and Tokyo?

Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).

What is the time difference between Qingdao and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Qingdao.

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