Cheap Flights from Qingdao to Shenzhen Starting at $117

The route Qingdao — Shenzhen is served by many carriers — 6 in total, including Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Air China. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $117) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is the city’s main international hub, handling most long-haul and domestic flights and serving major carriers alongside growing low-cost connections. Located about 39–45 km northeast of Qingdao’s downtown, transfer times typically run 40–60 minutes by taxi or rideshare depending on traffic; the airport express bus and intercity rail can take about 40–70 minutes with fares generally modest. The facility is modern and usually more comfortable for international transfers, with a wide range of dining and shopping. On the downside, the distance from the center can mean higher transfer costs and slightly longer commutes compared with older, closer fields. Qingdao Liuting International Airport (former airport, now closed) was Qingdao’s previous domestic gateway favored for its closer proximity to the city center. While it has largely been replaced by Jiaodong for scheduled passenger services, some charter or cargo operations can still be routed through older facilities in the region. When it was active, Liuting was typically seen as a convenient, time-saving option for short domestic hops with shorter taxi rides and frequent local transport; its smaller size sometimes meant fewer amenities and limited international options. Travelers should confirm current operating status when planning trips, as services have migrated to the newer Jiaodong hub.

Shenzhen Bao’an International (SZX) is the city’s main international gateway and typically serves both full-service carriers and many low-cost operators, so it can be seen as a hybrid hub for domestic and regional flights. The airport sits roughly 30–40 km northwest of downtown Shenzhen; travel to the city center usually takes 30–60 minutes by metro or 30–50 minutes by taxi depending on traffic. Metro Line 11 and Airport Express options offer predictable transit with fares generally in the low single-digit to low double-digit CNY range, while taxis can be noticeably more expensive. Pros: modern terminals and good transit links; cons: distance from some central districts and occasional peak-hour congestion.