Haikou (Meilan) to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (HAK–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HAK–TAO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jet Aviation Flight Services, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,276 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 320 | 3h23 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 321 | 3h23 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Haikou (Meilan)
| Metric | HAK→TAO | ZHA→TAO | SYX→TAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HAK | – | 107 mi | 132 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 23m | 3h | 3h 45m |
Travel Essentials
HAK: CST · TAO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan), it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
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 8 runs from the airport to central Qingdao and Qingdao North Station (high-speed rail) in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city districts and the coastal tourist areas for CNY 30–40. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 120–180. The distance from downtown makes metro or shuttle the more practical option for most destinations.
Qingdao North Station connects via high-speed rail to Beijing (around 3h), Jinan, and other regional cities. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall of the new terminal.
Temperate monsoon climate moderated by the Yellow Sea. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with monsoon rainfall; Qingdao is cooler and breezier than inland Shandong cities. Sea fog (known locally as pinglu) is a significant disruption risk from April through July, frequently reducing visibility at the coast and occasionally affecting the airport.
Winters (December–February) are cold and dry at −4 to 5°C, with occasional snow from continental air masses. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant. The sea fog season (spring–early summer) is the primary driver of delays unique to Qingdao compared with other Chinese airports.
HAK–TAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HAK to TAO
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Jet Aviation Flight Services, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HAK to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HAK to TAO ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,276 miles (2,053 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ZHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zhanjiang (ZHA) and Sanya (Tianya) (SYX).