About Shandong Airlines
Shandong Airlines (ICAO: CDG) is a prominent Chinese airline with a strong regional focus and a growing international presence.
Shandong Airlines was established on March 12, 1994, and commenced operations in September of the same year. It was a founding member of the Xinxing (New Star) Aviation Alliance in September 1997, formed to enhance financial stability and deter takeovers from larger competitors. The airline is majority-owned by Air China Limited, which holds a 51% controlling stake, with additional funding from shareholders such as Shandong Hi-Speed Group Co., Ltd. and Shandong Finance Group Co., Ltd.. Its headquarters are located in the Shandong Airlines Center in Jinan, Shandong.
The airline's main operational bases and hubs include Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA), Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (which replaced Qingdao Liuting International Airport in 2021), and Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT). Shandong Airlines operates an extensive network with a fleet primarily composed of Boeing 737 series aircraft, including the 737-700, 737-800, and 737 MAX 8 models. As of November 2025, its fleet size is approximately 139 aircraft.
Shandong Airlines maintains a significant route network, offering over 380 domestic, international, and regional routes. It serves more than 80 major and mid-sized cities across China, with popular domestic routes connecting cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. Internationally, the airline focuses on regional Asian destinations, flying to countries such as South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, as well as Hong Kong (China) and Taiwan (China). While Shandong Airlines is a subsidiary of Air China and shares its Phoenix Miles frequent flyer program, it primarily operates independently and leverages its strategic partnership with Air China for broader connectivity rather than being a full Star Alliance member. The airline offers various cabin classes including Economy Class, Premium Economy, Business Class, and First Class, providing services such as in-flight entertainment, meals, web check-in, and priority boarding options.
Airline facts
Route network
Explore the live route map — click any airport, or pick a hub to focus a base.
Route Network Map
Top destinations
Airports served
Showing 89 airports in the Shandong Airlines network.
All routes
100 of 527 routes · sorted by flight frequency. Click a column to sort.