Haikou (Meilan) to Dubai (HAK–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HAK–DXB had nonstop service from Hainan Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,510 miles in 8h 30m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HAK: CST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan), it's 2:00 PM in Dubai.
Chinese passport holders get visa-free entry to the UAE for stays up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. This visa-free arrangement started in January 2018. You receive a free entry stamp at immigration with no advance application needed.
The 30-day stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship offices. The extension fee is AED 600 (about CNY 1,200). For work or long-term stays, your UAE sponsor or employer must arrange the visa. Each emirate handles immigration separately, but the visa-free entry works at all UAE airports.
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 Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
HAK–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HAK to DXB
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) had nonstop service from Hainan Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
HAK to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HAK to DXB is about 8 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,510 miles (5,648 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.