Kunming to Haikou (Meilan) (KMG–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KMG–HAK is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 598 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 14 | 737, 73H | 1h50-1h55 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 14 | 321 | 1h55-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines Also: HX | 14 | 32N, 73H | 1h55-2h10 | – | – | HX |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| A6 Air Travel | 4 | 320 | 2h | – | – | – |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 4 | 738 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Haikou (Meilan) from Kunming
| Metric | KMG→HAK | ACX→HAK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMG | – | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · HAK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.
The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.
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.
KMG–HAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMG to HAK
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air Travel, Kunming Airlines and Grant Aviation. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to HAK is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 598 miles (963 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 156 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nanning Wuxu, Zhuhai Jinwan and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xingyi (ACX).