Hong Kong to Haikou (Meilan) (HKG–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HKG–HAK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 277 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 73H | 1h25-1h35 | – | – | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 12 | 73H | 1h25-1h35 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 32Q | 1h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Haikou (Meilan) from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→HAK | SZX→HAK | ZUH→HAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 156 | 41 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 0h 52m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · HAK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
Hong Kong residents who are Chinese nationals do not use a passport or visa to enter mainland China. They use a Home Return Permit (Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents). The permit is issued through China Travel Service in Hong Kong and functions as a standalone travel document with no time limit on stays.
Non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong enter the mainland on their foreign passport and may need a Chinese visa, or can apply for a 5-year multi-entry travel permit for short-term visits of up to 90 days per entry.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
Metro Line 1 runs from the airport to the city centre in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–10. Taxis and DiDi depart from outside the arrivals hall; fares to downtown are CNY 50–90. Airport shuttle buses serve several city districts and the Haikou East Railway Station for CNY 15–20.
Hainan's high-speed rail loop connects Haikou to Sanya and other island cities; Haikou East Station is the primary hub. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hainan is warm year-round. Even in winter (December–February) temperatures reach 18–24°C, making it China's primary warm-weather escape. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid at 30–35°C with heavy monsoon rain and significant typhoon risk.
Typhoon season runs May through November, peaking August–October. Storms frequently make landfall on Hainan and can close the airport for 12–36 hours. Outside typhoon season, disruption risk is low and flying conditions are generally reliable.
HKG–HAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to HAK
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to HAK is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 277 miles (445 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Guilin Liangjiang and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX), Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) and Huizhou (Pingtan) (HUZ).