Travelling from Seattle to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Qingdao Liuting International Airport is located in Qingdao. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
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 Seattle to TAO.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Seattle to TAO with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SEA and TAO include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport land at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in around 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to TAO flight:
About Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Reserve a hotel close to TAO if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
The address for TAO is No.99 Minhang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
At the moment, RM3,341 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,850. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Seattle to TAO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Seattle to Qingdao Liuting International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO). July is when most people visit Qingdao. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
Lock in a Seattle to TAO plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Qingdao to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Qingdao Liuting International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Qingdao
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Qingdao right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Qingdao Liuting International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. 大熊猫馆, Qingdao Seashore Scenic Area and Damai Island are must-do's during your Qingdao adventure.
Explore more of China
You've seen Qingdao, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Tai'an to tick off its popular sights. From 泰山极顶 to Daguan Peak and 岱顶, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Jinan is another sought-after destination in China and is around 274 kilometres west of Qingdao. No trip is complete without dropping by Huashan Scenic Area, Furong Ancient Street and Ancient Spring.