South Korea to China Β· 503 miles (810 km)

Busan (PUS) to Qingdao (TAO) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Busan (PUS) to Qingdao (TAO): Air Busan and Korean Air. The two airports are 503 miles (810 km) apart. Korean Air is in SkyTeam. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Seoul, Shanghai and Shenyang and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from PUS to TAO

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    Air BusanNot in an alliance
  • Korean Air logo
    Korean AirSkyTeam Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book PUS to TAO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PUS to TAO with one stop

9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
    Korean Air logo
    Jeju Air logo
    Korean Air logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Shenyang (SHE)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    BK
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines, then Shandong Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)Loong Air, then Beijing Capital Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 4 more
    GJ
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Korean Air logo
    Air China logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Yanji (YNJ)Air Busan and Eastar Jet, then China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines
    BX
    ZE
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Osaka (KIX)Jeju Air, Air Busan and 3 more, then Shandong Airlines and Qingdao Airlines
    Jeju Air logo
    BX
    Jin Air logo
    +2
    Shandong Airlines logo
    QW
  • Via Nagoya (NGO)Korean Air and Jin Air, then Qingdao Airlines
    Korean Air logo
    Jin Air logo
    QW

PUS to TAO: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PUS to TAO?

Air Busan and Korean Air (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Busan (PUS) to Qingdao (TAO).

How far is Busan from Qingdao by plane?

Busan (PUS) and Qingdao (TAO) are 503 miles (810 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PUS to TAO award flights?

10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does PUS to TAO cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PUS to TAO with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Busan and Qingdao?

The most direct connections are through Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Shenyang (SHE), Nanjing (NKG) and Hangzhou (HGH). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Korean Air through Seoul.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.