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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Qingdao.£276 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Qingdao on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £276, select.
Fri, 17 OctMEL - TAO with Scoot
1 stop
Wed, 29 OctTAO - MEL with Scoot
1 stop
from £276
Qingdao.£302 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Qingdao on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £302, select.
Sun, 7 SepMEL - TAO with Scoot
1 stop
Thu, 18 SepTAO - MEL with Scoot
1 stop
from £302
Qingdao.£312 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Qingdao on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £312, select.
Sun, 17 AugMEL - TAO with Scoot
1 stop
Sat, 6 SepTAO - MEL with Scoot
1 stop
from £312
Qingdao.£316 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Qingdao on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £316, select.
Tue, 21 OctMEL - TAO with China Southern
1 stop
Mon, 3 NovTAO - MEL with China Southern
1 stop
from £316
Qingdao.£326 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Qingdao on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £326, select.
Wed, 30 JulMEL - TAO with Air China
1 stop
Sat, 30 AugTAO - MEL with Air China
1 stop
from £326
Qingdao.£352 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Sat, 29 Nov.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Qingdao on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £352, select.
Tue, 18 NovMEL - TAO with Scoot
1 stop
Sat, 29 NovTAO - MEL with Scoot
1 stop
from £352
Qingdao.£354 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Qingdao on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £354, select.
Fri, 6 JunMEL - TAO with Hainan Airlines
1 stop
Mon, 9 JunTAO - MEL with Hainan Airlines
1 stop
from £354
Qingdao.£368 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Qingdao on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £368, select.
Mon, 4 AugMEL - TAO with Scoot
1 stop
Thu, 7 AugTAO - MEL with Scoot
1 stop
from £368
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
May
from £728
Jun
from £354
Jul
from £513
Aug
from £368
Sep
from £302
Oct
from £276
Nov
from £352
Dec
from £511
Jan
from £573
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Cheapest month:October
Most expensive month:May

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao

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Compare routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Qingdao.

Melbourne to Qingdao: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£276
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time11 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineCapital Airlines
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao is £276. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao.
Capital Airlines and Hainan Airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao.
As of May 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Airport on Friday, 17 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 50 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Qingdao is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scoot and Hainan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Qingdao.

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 10 minutes.

  • Qingdao is three hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Flights from MEL to TAO start from 11:35 — the first with Beijing Capital Airlines. The last departure is at 14:35 with Beijing Capital Airlines. Overall, there are four weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flights.

  • Your MEL to TAO flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Beijing Capital Airlines is your ticket to exploring Qingdao (and maybe even some other great corners of China!). Browse the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Beijing Capital Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • Beijing Capital Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MEL to TAO flights.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MEL and TAO:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

  • £152 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. Return flights start at £276. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To secure cheap tickets from MEL to TAO, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MEL to TAO.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • 67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 15 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MEL:

    • Mantra Melbourne Airport

    • Best Western Melbourne Airport

    • Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport, an IHG Hotel

Arriving at Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

  • Book a hotel close to TAO if you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:

    • JOY Fall Hotel

    • Aerotel Airport Hotel (Qingdao Jiaodong International Airoprt)

    • Barony Park Hotel Qingdao Airport

Getting from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao

  • You'll find TAO 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 40 miles away.

When to fly to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine 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 faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Qingdao, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to TAO in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Qingdao. Around 270 miles away to the north-west, its top attractions include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.

  • Around 290 miles south of Qingdao, Nanjing is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Qingdao

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