Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): what you need to know
Qingdao is eight hours ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your EDI to TAO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Beijing Capital International Airport is a top stopover on the EDI to TAO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight is ج.م. 28,139. A return fare is currently ج.م. 60,594. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from EDI to TAO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from EDI to TAO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on schedule at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. Reserve 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 about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Qingdao based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Qingdao is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to TAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC and 5ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Qingdao is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. Around 434 kilometres north-west of Qingdao, a trip to Tianjin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Around 467 kilometres south of Qingdao, Nanjing is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
