Kota Kinabalu to Haikou (Meilan) (BKI–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BKI–HAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Firefly leads the route. The flight covers 1,038 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY Firefly | 2 | 738 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Haikou (Meilan) from Kota Kinabalu
| Metric | BKI→HAK | BWN→HAK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKI | – | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
BKI: +08 · HAK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
Malaysian passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect in July 2025. The maximum cumulative stay is 90 days within any 180-day period. Covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Work and study still require a separate visa.
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.
BKI–HAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKI to HAK
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from Firefly. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BKI to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKI to HAK ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,038 miles (1,670 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BWN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN).