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Flights from Melbourne to Qingdao Starting at CNY 269

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Airlines Flying from Melbourne to Qingdao

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Sichuan Airlines
From AU$ 269
China Southern Airlines
From AU$ 293
Xiamen Airlines
From AU$ 297
Air China
From AU$ 326
Scoot
From AU$ 338
China Eastern Airlines
From AU$ 340
Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 345
Hainan Airlines
From AU$ 363
Regional Express Airlines
From AU$ 370
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 371
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Alternative Routes from Melbourne to Qingdao

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  • Cheapest
    Sichuan Airlines
    MEL
    20:20
    18h 40m
    1 transfer
    TAO
    13:00
    Melbourne Airport - Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
    Mon, May 6Sichuan Airlines
    AU$ 269
  • Jetstar Airways
    AVV
    14:55
    24h 5m
    2 transfer
    TAO
    13:00
    Avalon Airport - Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
    Wed, Jun 5Jetstar Airways
    AU$ 345
  • Jetstar Airways
    AVV
    14:55
    24h 5m
    2 transfer
    TAO
    13:00
    Avalon Airport - Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
    Wed, Jun 5Jetstar Airways
    AU$ 345
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  • How much are flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Qingdao (TAO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 755.
  • How long is the flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Qingdao (TAO)?

    It takes about 11 hours 30 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Qingdao (TAO).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Qingdao?

    • The distance from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to downtown is about 41km, by taxi about 1 hour.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Qingdao (TAO)?

    Airlines with flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Qingdao (TAO): Beijing Capital Airlines.
  • How many airports in Qingdao (TAO)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Qingdao (TAO): Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.

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Flight Information from Melbourne to Qingdao

Cheapest direct flight price

AU$ 269

Cheapest return ticket price

AU$ 669

Off-season for travel

February

Peak season for travel

July

Flight distance

8,606.84km

Average flight time

11 hours 30 minutes

Popular airline

Sichuan Airlines
Flight from Melbourne (MLE) to Qingdao (TAO)

Qingdao also entitled as Tsingtao is the city with the world’s longest sea bridge ‘The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge’. Qingdao is the principal city in the east of Shandong Province on China’s Yellow Sea coast and is the major nodal city of ‘One Belt, One Road’. Qingdao has the second largest brewery in China ‘The Tsingtao Brewery’.

Qingdao is a hub of professional sports in the People’s Republic of China. Qingdao resembles one of the football cities in China. Qingdao is from the few cities in Northern China where surfing is possible. People’s gathering is more in the typhoon season between June to October. South oriented beaches are most appropriate beaches to receive surge. 

Qingdao Luiting International Airport is the main airport serving at Qingdao in Shandong Province, China as the airport serves as a hub of Shandong Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and Qingdao Airlines, the focus city of China Eastern Airlines. The Qingdao city has two tourism buses lines, namely Huangdao Special Line and Jiaonan Special Line. 

Tip: The best time to visit Qingdao is in summer between April to July. As the summer in Qingdao is not so hot and rainy, if you are visiting Qingdao for surfing purpose than in typhoon season between July to October is considered the best time. 

Getting to Qingdao

Qingdao has an International Airport in Shandong Province, China serving international and domestic flights. To travel from one place to another in Qingdao there is public transport such as large and medium-sized buses, CNG buses, trolleybuses, Subway and Tramway. Qingdao International airport serves thousands of foreign travellers each year. Qingdao International Airport gives a variety of services including ATM’s, Food and Drinks Concession, Information Counter, Lockers, Medical Clinics, Mobile Charger, Luggage Store and Baggage Claim. 

There are flights from Melbourne to Qingdao which includes China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Multiple Airline, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Qantas Airways and Scoot. There are direct flights from Melbourne to Qingdao includes China Southern, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern Airlines. To find cheap flights to Qingdao are offered regularly by budget airliners. 

Tip: Be sure to carry an international plug adapter with you

Make the most of Qingdao

Capture the essence of Qingdao city by swimming in the sea, drinking Tsingtao beer, eating fried clams and climbing Mt. Laoshan. Most visited is Zhan Bridge, as it is the crucial symbol of the city. The most visited place after Zhan Bridge is Qingdao Huiquan Bay commonly spelt as Bathing Beach of Qingdao. The beach which catches the travellers attention is Xuejia Dao. The Badaguan Scenic Area, also known as the Ten Thousand Country Architecture Garden has foreign Villas and paths. The area of the Eight Passes Villa is charming as each pass has its tree species. At Xinhao Hill Park you can catch the panoramic view of the city from the hall. At Mt. Laoshan you can climb up the mountain if staying for 2 to 3 days. The best season to climb Mt. Laoshan is from May to October. There are other spots you can go for such as Underwater World, Tianhou Gong (Temple of the Queen of Heaven), Teaching Palace, Beer museum and many others. 

Tip: Qingdao is a family-friendly place and has much to offer for fun outings. Picnic spots are aplenty here.

Accommodations

There are numerous accommodations you can find in Qingdao. Qingdao is the centre of attention of many tourists who visit China. Melbourne-Qingdao Flight Booking can be combined with hotel bookings to reduce your overall price. Avail deals at Trip.com for the best experience.