Abu Dhabi to Haikou (Meilan) (AUH–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AUH–HAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,561 miles in approximately 7h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 1 | 332 | 7h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Haikou (Meilan) from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→HAK | DXB→HAK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 7h 45m | 7h 25m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · HAK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
UAE passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days as of late 2024 under a unilateral visa exemption. This applies to ordinary passport holders entering for tourism, business, transit, or family visits. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. For longer stays or other purposes, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Chinese embassy or consulate.
Metro Line 1 runs from the airport to the city centre in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–10. Taxis and DiDi depart from outside the arrivals hall; fares to downtown are CNY 50–90. Airport shuttle buses serve several city districts and the Haikou East Railway Station for CNY 15–20.
Hainan's high-speed rail loop connects Haikou to Sanya and other island cities; Haikou East Station is the primary hub. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hainan is warm year-round. Even in winter (December–February) temperatures reach 18–24°C, making it China's primary warm-weather escape. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid at 30–35°C with heavy monsoon rain and significant typhoon risk.
Typhoon season runs May through November, peaking August–October. Storms frequently make landfall on Hainan and can close the airport for 12–36 hours. Outside typhoon season, disruption risk is low and flying conditions are generally reliable.
AUH–HAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to HAK
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUH to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to HAK is about 7 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,561 miles (5,731 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Noi Bai and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).