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London to Qingdao Flight Overview

The distance between London and Qingdao is approximately 8,671.34km. The average flight time between London and Qingdao is 10 hours 52 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£269
Xiamen Airlines Xiamen Airlines LON-TAO 28h 20m · 1 stop Fri, Sep 11
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Cheapest return
£380
Xiamen Airlines Xiamen Airlines LON-TAO 28h 20m · 2 stops Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
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Xiamen Airlines Xiamen Airlines Cheapest · From £269 Beijing Capital Airlines Beijing Capital Airlines Most booked
Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,671.34km
Flight distance
10h 52m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from London to Qingdao over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £320 and round-trip tickets from £476.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 22:30
        11h
        Direct
        TAO 16:30
        London - Qingdao | Mon, Oct 5 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        TAO 15:05
        11h 40m
        Direct
        LHR 19:45
        Qingdao - London | Mon, Oct 12 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        £476 £509
        6% off
        6% off
        £509 £476
      • LHR 22:05
        11h 5m
        Direct
        TAO 16:10
        London - Qingdao | Fri, Oct 2 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        TAO 14:50
        12h 5m
        Direct
        LHR 19:55
        Qingdao - London | Wed, Oct 7 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        £476 £509
        6% off
        6% off
        £509 £476
      • LHR 22:00
        10h 55m
        Direct
        TAO 15:55
        London - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 30 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        TAO 14:50
        12h 5m
        Direct
        LHR 19:55
        Qingdao - London | Wed, Oct 7 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        £477 £509
        6% off
        6% off
        £509 £477
      • LHR 12:35
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        TAO 23:55
        London - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 30 | Xiamen Airlines
        TAO 17:45
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        LHR 06:35
        Qingdao - London | Tue, Oct 6 | Xiamen Airlines
        £380
        25% off
        £509 £380
      • LHR 12:35
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        TAO 12:05
        London - Qingdao | Fri, Oct 2 | Xiamen Airlines
        TAO 13:10
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 06:35
        Qingdao - London | Thu, Oct 8 | Xiamen Airlines
        £432
        15% off
        £509 £432
      • LHR 12:35
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO 12:00
        London - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 27 | Xiamen Airlines
        TAO 13:10
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 06:35
        Qingdao - London | Sat, Oct 3 | Xiamen Airlines
        £439
        14% off
        £509 £439
      • LGW 11:00
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        TAO 11:40
        London - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 30 | China Southern Airlines
        TAO 08:10
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        LHR 19:20
        Qingdao - London | Tue, Oct 6 | China Southern Airlines
        £450
        12% off
        £509 £450
      • LGW 11:10
        17h 30m
        1 stop
        TAO 11:40
        London - Qingdao | Thu, Oct 1 | China Southern Airlines
        TAO 12:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        LGW 06:30
        Qingdao - London | Wed, Oct 7 | China Southern Airlines
        £477
        6% off
        £509 £477
      • LGW 11:15
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        TAO 13:50
        London - Qingdao | Mon, Aug 31 | Air China
        TAO 06:35
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 19:50
        Qingdao - London | Mon, Sep 7 | Shandong Airlines
        £478
        6% off
        £509 £478
      • LGW 20:25
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        TAO 22:45
        London - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 2 | Air China
        TAO 06:35
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 20:00
        Qingdao - London | Wed, Sep 9 | Shandong Airlines
        £478
        6% off
        £509 £478
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO 14:00
        London - Qingdao | Thu, Aug 13 | Normal Airline
        TAO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Qingdao - London | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 22:05
        11h 5m
        Direct
        TAO 16:10
        London - Qingdao | Fri, Sep 25 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        £320 £341
        6% off
        6% off
        £341 £320
      • LHR 22:30
        11h
        Direct
        TAO 16:30
        London - Qingdao | Mon, Sep 14 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        £320 £341
        6% off
        6% off
        £341 £320
      • LHR 12:35
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        TAO 23:55
        London - Qingdao | Fri, Sep 11 | Xiamen Airlines
        £269 £341
        21% off
        21% off
        £341 £269
      • LHR 12:35
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        TAO 23:55
        London - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 20 | Xiamen Airlines
        £269
        21% off
        £341 £269
      • LHR 12:35
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        TAO 23:55
        London - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 9 | Xiamen Airlines
        £269
        21% off
        £341 £269
      • LHR 12:35
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        TAO 23:55
        London - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 30 | Xiamen Airlines
        £270
        21% off
        £341 £270
      • LHR 12:35
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        TAO 23:55
        London - Qingdao | Fri, Sep 25 | Xiamen Airlines
        £270
        21% off
        £341 £270
      • LHR 12:35
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        TAO 23:55
        London - Qingdao | Wed, Sep 23 | Xiamen Airlines
        £271
        21% off
        £341 £271
      • LHR 12:35
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        TAO 23:55
        London - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 27 | Xiamen Airlines
        £271
        21% off
        £341 £271
      • LHR 12:35
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        TAO 23:55
        London - Qingdao | Sun, Sep 13 | Xiamen Airlines
        £281
        18% off
        £341 £281
      • LGW 22:10
        38h 40m
        1 stop
        TAO 19:50
        London - Qingdao | Fri, Sep 11 | China Southern Airlines
        £284
        17% off
        £341 £284
      • LGW 11:00
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        TAO 14:45
        London - Qingdao | Fri, Aug 28 | China Southern Airlines
        £284
        17% off
        £341 £284
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TAO 14:00
        London - Qingdao | Thu, Aug 13 | Normal Airline
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Airlines operating flights from London to Qingdao

Choose from 6 airlines flying from London to Qingdao, including Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Air China. Beijing Capital Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Beijing Capital Airlines logo Beijing Capital Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Air China logo Air China
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Qingdao according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from London to Qingdao

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from London to Qingdao?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from London to Qingdao in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from London to Qingdao is September, with an average price of £319. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching £583.

£583
£451
£319
£187
    Cheapest
  • £419
    Aug
  • £319
    Sep
  • £471
    Oct
  • £323
    Nov
  • £465
    Dec
  • £364
    Jan
  • £423
    Feb
  • £429
    Mar
  • £402
    Apr
  • £422
    May
  • £429
    Jun
  • £583
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from London to Qingdao?

Average price of return flights from London to Qingdao purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, November is often the cheapest month for fly from London to Qingdao, with an average price of £436. July is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £785.

£785
£611
£436
£262
    Cheapest
  • £729
    Aug
  • £552
    Sep
  • £498
    Oct
  • £436
    Nov
  • £736
    Dec
  • £480
    Jan
  • £575
    Feb
  • £594
    Mar
  • £565
    Apr
  • £565
    May
  • £614
    Jun
  • £785
    Jul

During the Summer bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from London to Qingdao?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from London to Qingdao during Summer bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Summer bank holiday is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from London to Qingdao are available on Aug 31, starting from £299.

£361
£330
£299
£268
    Cheapest
  • £361
    28
    Aug
  • £330
    29
  • £301
    30
  • £299
    31
  • £300
    1
    Sep
  • £308
    2

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London (LON) to Qingdao (TAO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Xiamen Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £269 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LHR to TAO on Fri, Sep 11), while Xiamen Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £380 departing on Wed, Sep 30 and returning on Tue, Oct 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Qingdao with the following airlines, including: Beijing Capital Airlines Xiamen Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 10 hours 52 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Qingdao (TAO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Qingdao is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from London to Qingdao. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Beijing Capital Airlines: -/-/T/-/-/-/- -- JD484 (21:27) Beijing Capital Airlines: S/-/-/-/T/-/- -- JD432 (22:19)
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Qingdao, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Sep 11, with one-way flights priced at just £269.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Beijing Capital Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Qingdao travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Qingdao is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Qingdao on August 17, 2026 with Beijing Capital Airlines, with prices starting at £475.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Qingdao, with Heathrow Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (LHR-TAO) is by far the most common option on this route: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO).
  • The time difference between Qingdao and London is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Qingdao is £452. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from London to Qingdao is £711. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter London and Qingdao, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Flights from London to Qingdao

Located in China, Qingdao is a beautiful city to visit. This modern seaside city has managed to preserve its treasures from the past and attracts businessmen and tourists from all over the world. It has the Yellow Sea on two of its sides and is home of the largest bathing beach in the continent. Qingdao Port is the second largest in the city and handles a lot of the country’s trade. It has witnessed an exception growth in the past decade and attracts a lot of foreign investments with its three central business districts.

Tips: Avail metro services in Qingdao to travel to the various tourist destinations in the city.

Getting There

Located about 31 km from the center of the city, the Qingdao Liuting Airport is the one that serves the city. Taking a flight is the most convenient way of travelling from London to Qingdao. Cheap flights from London are offered by Wiz Air UK & Capital Airlines, LOT & Capital Airlines, Air China & Shandong Airlines and a few more. Direct flights to Qingdao are not available. British Airways, China Eastern, Air China, and Ryanair also offer London to Qingdao flights.

Tip: Qingdao flights are expensive. Book early to get the best rates!

Things to Do

With enchanting sea views, abundant natural beauty, and clear air, Qingdao is a dazzling modern city that can put most of the Chinese cities to shame. The beautiful hillside villas with red roofs, age-old German architecture and winding cobbled streets of Qingdao are a treat to the eyes. There is a lot to enjoy here, whether it is the city diverse and delicious food scene or its beer Tsingtao.

The weather too is pleasant all year around as the presence of the sea keeps summers cooler and winters warmer.

The Governor’s House Museum built in the style of a German Palace is a great example of concession-era architecture in the city. Visit the Zhongshan Park, which is spread over 69 hectares and includes walking paths, gardens and lakes. It is a great place to take your kids too. One of the best landmarks in the city is St. Michael’s Cathedral built in Gothic and Roman style. Tianhou Temple is , small temple that was built in 1467 and one a great place to visit.

If you want to feel take a stroll on clean beaches or enjoy the crystal clear water of the sea, Shilaoren Beach is the place to visit. You can also try bodyboarding here as the waves are very high.

Visit the Tsingtao Beer Museum to enjoy beer and catch a glimpse of the preserved brewing equipment, old photos and more. The Beer Street is another place great place for beer lovers. This street is lined with restaurants and drinking holes where you can taste yuánjiāng, a deliciously dark unfiltered beer.

Shawn Tren’s is a great place to enjoy authentic Shandong cuisine. You can also visit the Mix C Food Court, a favourite among the locals for dumplings, roast duck, noodles and much more.

Tip: There are many museums, beaches and parks in the city. Make a list of the top five and visit each of them to have a fulfilling experience.

For London – Qingdao flight bookings, check out the Trip.com website. You can also book cheap hotels and look for travel tips here.

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