Flying from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): what you need to know
Seoul is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
The average time for a direct flight from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Qingdao Liuting International Airport is located in Qingdao. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 1 hour behind Seoul.
With 144 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) is the busiest route. Korean Air operates the earliest flight at 07:50. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from ICN to TAO is with Shandong Airlines at 23:50.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Seoul to TAO.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Prefer to leave from Gimpo International Airport (GMP)? You can reserve a direct flight from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) out of this busy hub.
When departing from GMP, you can choose from a good range of airlines that fly straight to your destination. Book your ticket on a direct flight from Seoul to TAO with any of these:
GMP is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Plan ahead to work out the best way to get to the terminal.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Seoul to TAO, unwind in one of these hotels close to Gimpo International Airport:
About Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Consider booking a hotel near TAO if you're catching a late flight from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao
Qingdao Liuting International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the centre of Qingdao. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 1 hour and 18 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
For a one-way ticket from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, ر.ق. 193 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just ر.ق. 379. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.
9 months before your departure is the best time to lock in cheap tickets from Seoul to TAO.
To score the best deal on your tickets from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, book your trip for June (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible on when you travel? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices go down. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Seoul to TAO.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Qingdao in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Seoul to TAO for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Qingdao to range from 21ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Qingdao
After booking your flight from Seoul to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Qingdao:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. May Fourth Square, Zhanqiao Pier and Pichai Courtyard are essential stops on your Qingdao itinerary.
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