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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 66,621. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Qingdao.₹ 21,291 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 21,291, select.
Qingdao.₹ 26,182 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 26,182, select.
Qingdao.₹ 26,200 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 26,200, select.
Qingdao.₹ 28,826 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 28,826, select.
Qingdao.₹ 30,664 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 30,664, select.
Qingdao.₹ 32,766 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 32,766, select.
Qingdao.₹ 33,051 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 33,051, select.
Qingdao.₹ 36,076 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 36,076, select.
Qingdao.₹ 37,535 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 37,535, select.
Qingdao.₹ 42,253 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul.One-way flight with Beijing Capital Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Beijing Capital Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 42,253, select.
Qingdao.₹ 43,493 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Beijing Capital Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Beijing Capital Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 43,493, select.
Qingdao.₹ 43,759 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Beijing Capital Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Beijing Capital Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 43,759, select.
Qingdao.₹ 47,161 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 47,161, select.
Qingdao.₹ 58,741 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 58,741, select.
Qingdao.₹ 60,907 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun.One-way flight with Beijing Capital Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Beijing Capital Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 60,907, select.
Qingdao.₹ 82,724 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Beijing Capital Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Beijing Capital Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 82,724, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from ₹ 37,499
Jun
from ₹ 36,042
Jul
from ₹ 21,271
Aug
from ₹ 26,158
Sep
from ₹ 32,735
Oct
from ₹ 26,175
Nov
from ₹ 33,020
Dec
from ₹ 58,686
Jan
from ₹ 28,799
Feb
from ₹ 47,117
Mar
from ₹ 30,635
Apr
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Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao

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Qingdao

23km from central Qingdao
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from ₹ 21,291
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Melbourne to Qingdao: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 21,271
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time11 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineCapital Airlines
Average flights per week3

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 ₹ 38,284. 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 20 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao.
Capital Airlines flies direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao.
As of May 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Qingdao is usually July.
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 Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Qingdao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
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 Beijing Capital 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)

  • ₹ 21,291 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 38,284. 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 24 kilometres 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:

Arriving at Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

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 64 kilometres 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 to 31ºC.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to TAO in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC and 5ºC 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 434 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.

  • Around 467 kilometres 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.

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