Dubai to Haikou (Meilan) (DXB–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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HU736
HU Hainan
333
1:00 PM
+04 TT1
12:25 AM+1
CST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
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HU735
HU Hainan
332
6:25 AM
CST TT2
10:55 AM
+04
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Dubai to Haikou (Meilan)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,510 mi 7h 25m nonstop +4h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

DXB–HAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,510 miles in approximately 7h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–HAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HU Hainan Airlines 2 333 7h25
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HU (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to HAK direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to HAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,898
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Haikou (Meilan) from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Haikou Meilan International Airport.
Metric DXB→HAK AUH→HAK
Distance from DXB 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 7h 25m 7h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Haikou Meilan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Haikou (Meilan) is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.
DXB: +04 · HAK: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 10:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
Distance & Flight Time
3,510 mi / 5,648 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 25m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Getting from HAK

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.

Haikou (Meilan) Climate

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.

DXB–HAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Haikou (Meilan) route.
Route details
Distance3,510 mi / 5,648 km
Flight time7h 25m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: HAK
IATA / ICAOHAK / ZJHK
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr27.0M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to HAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport take approximately 7h 25m. The route covers 3,510 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Hainan Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from DXB to HAK. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, PEN, URC, BWN, XIY, KMG, BKK, ICN, CKG, WUH, CAN, SZX, TAO, HGH, HKG, PVG, CGK, KUL, JED, SIN, LHR, PEK, SVO, SYD, NRT, MEL and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Haikou (Meilan) is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from HAK to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to HAK

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to HAK ranges from 7 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,510 miles (5,648 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).