Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is 10 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Qingdao is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are four London Heathrow Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, opt for the 21:30 Beijing Capital Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:30 with Beijing Capital Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LHR to TAO flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Beijing Capital Airlines has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Qingdao — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Beijing Capital Airlines.
Among carriers operating LHR to TAO flights, Beijing Capital Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and TAO:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Currently, 356 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 479 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to TAO.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TAO instead:
Getting from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao
TAO is located at No.99 Minhang Road.
Qingdao Liuting International Airport to the centre of Qingdao has a drive time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Qingdao. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Qingdao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to TAO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Qingdao. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in China, consider Nanjing, about 467 kilometres south of Qingdao. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are highlights.