Haikou (Meilan) to Kunming (HAK–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HAK–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Redhill Aviation and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 598 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 21 | 321 | 2h-2h05 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 14 | 737, 73H | 1h55-2h | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines Also: HX | 14 | 73H | 1h50 | – | – | HX |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 737 | 2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| A6 Air Travel | 4 | 320 | 2h | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Haikou (Meilan)
| Metric | HAK→KMG | BAR→KMG | ZHA→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HAK | – | 55 mi | 107 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 74 | – | 18 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 50m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
HAK: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
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 6 connects central Kunming; journey to Guangfu Road takes 40–55 minutes (¥6–8), running 6am to 11pm. Transfer at Guangfu Road for Lines 1 and 3 to reach most city areas. Road travel runs long in traffic; the metro avoids that.Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost ¥60–90 and should use the meter. Airport express coaches run to major hotels (¥25–30). Car rental is available at the airport. Kunming is a major domestic hub for Yunnan province; many travelers use it as a gateway to Southeast Asian destinations.
Kunming sits at 1,895m elevation and has one of China's most temperate climates. Nicknamed the "Spring City." Year-round temperatures are mild (8–25°C) and rarely extreme.
Wet season (June–October) brings afternoon monsoon showers, which can cause delays but rarely severe disruptions. The airport's high elevation means thinner air affects aircraft performance in summer heat. Winter (December–February) is dry and sunny. Fog is uncommon.
HAK–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HAK to KMG
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Air Travel, China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HAK to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HAK to KMG ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 598 miles (963 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LLF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Qionghai (Basuo) (BAR), Zhanjiang (ZHA) and Sanya (Tianya) (SYX).