Haikou (Meilan) to Guangzhou (Huadu) (HAK–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HAK–CAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 56 | 320, 321, 32N, 738 | 1h20-1h30 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 35 | 32N, 333, 73H | 1h20-1h35 | – | – | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 14 | 320 | 1h25 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guangzhou (Huadu) from Haikou (Meilan)
| Metric | HAK→CAN | BAR→CAN | ZHA→CAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HAK | – | 55 mi | 107 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 192 | 7 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 35m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
HAK: CST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan), it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Haikou Metro Line 1 connects Meilan International Airport to the city centre in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–10. The metro runs from roughly 06:30 to 22:30. Airport shuttle buses depart from the central bus station (CNY 15–20). The airport is located about 25 km east of downtown Haikou.DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 50–90 depending on traffic. Driving via the Haikou Ring Expressway takes 25–40 minutes. Parking is available in the terminal complex.
Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.
Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.
HAK–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Haikou to Guangzhou: Hainan Island's Mainland Lifeline
HAK-CAN is one of the busiest domestic routes connecting Hainan Island to mainland China. The 500 km sector runs 1 hour 15 to 30 minutes. China Southern operates 8 to 12 daily nonstops from its Guangzhou hub, making it the dominant carrier. Hainan Airlines adds several daily frequencies. Total daily departures regularly exceed 15 roundtrips. The passenger mix splits between business travelers commuting to Guangzhou's commercial center and leisure traffic flowing in both directions. Haikou's Meilan International Airport is the primary gateway to Hainan's Free Trade Port, which has driven a surge in business travel since the zone's establishment in 2020.
Guangzhou Hub Connections
Guangzhou Baiyun is China Southern's main hub and the third-busiest airport in China. Passengers connecting through CAN from Haikou can reach most major Chinese cities and international destinations across Southeast Asia, Australia, and Europe on a single ticket. The Haikou end serves as a transit point for travelers heading to Sanya on Hainan's southern coast, reachable by the island's high-speed rail loop in about 90 minutes. Seasonal demand peaks during Chinese New Year and the winter months when northern Chinese travelers head to Hainan for warm weather. Summer brings a secondary leisure peak with family vacation traffic.