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Scan through all non-stop flights from Qingdao to Xining. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from TAO to XNN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
The Subarctic region surrounding Xining is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Qingdao TAO to Xining XNN. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from TAO to XNN are operated 19 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:50 - 18:15. The earliest flight departs at 06:50, the last flight departs at 18:15. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Qingdao to Xining takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Qingdao and Xining is 1,001 miles (or 1,611 km).
There is 1 airport in Xining: Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN).
There are 19 flights per week flying from Qingdao to Xining (as of July 2026).
3 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Qingdao to Xining.
The distance from Qingdao to Xining is 1,001 miles (1,611 kilometers).
China Eastern, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines are flying nonstop from Qingdao to Xining.
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Qingdao to Xining.
You can fly non-stop in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Qingdao to Xining:
The earliest flight departs at 06:50 from Qingdao and arrives at 10:10 at Xining.
The latest flight departs at 18:15 from Qingdao and arrives at 21:25 at Xining.
1,001 miles (1,611 km) · 3h 20m
07:05
10:05
Shandong Airlines
SC 4983
Shandong Airlines
Boeing 737-800
Y
W
J
F
07:25
10:45
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6125
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
07:25
10:45
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6125
China Eastern
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
14:40
18:15
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6125
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
14:45
18:15
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6125
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
14:45
18:05
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6125
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
17:05
20:15
Qingdao Airlines
QW 9837
Qingdao Airlines
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
18:15
21:25
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6125
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
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