Haikou (Meilan) to Shanghai (Minhang) (HAK–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HAK–SHA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,031 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 14 | 738, 789 | 2h30-3h15 | – | – | MU |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: MU | 7 | 320 | 3h10 | – | – | MU |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Haikou (Meilan)
| Metric | HAK→SHA | SYX→SHA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HAK | – | 132 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 77 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 34m |
Travel Essentials
HAK: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
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 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
HAK–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HAK to SHA
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Hainan Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HAK to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HAK to SHA ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,031 miles (1,659 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sanya (Tianya) (SYX).