Haikou (Meilan) to London (HAK–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HAK–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,990 miles in approximately 13h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 1 | 789 | 13h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HAK: CST · LHR: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan), it's 10:00 AM in London.
Chinese passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK. Apply online through gov.uk and book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global centre in China. The 6-month visa costs GBP 115. Longer options: 2-year visa is GBP 400, 5-year is GBP 771, 10-year is GBP 963. Processing takes 3 weeks as standard. Priority service (5 business days) costs an extra GBP 500. Super Priority (next business day) costs GBP 1,000 where available.
You will need a completed online form, passport valid for the duration of your stay, financial documents (6 months of bank statements), proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and evidence of ties to China. Employment letters and payslips are expected for employed applicants. Unlike Schengen, the UK does not require travel insurance as part of the application.
The UK is not part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa does not allow entry to the UK and vice versa. You need separate applications if visiting both.
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.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
HAK–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HAK to LHR
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HAK to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HAK to LHR ranges from 13 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,990 miles (9,640 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via SGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.