Kunming to Haikou (Meilan) (KMG–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KMG–HAK is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 598 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 14 | 320 | 1h50-1h55 | – | – | – |
| 8L Lucky Air | 14 | 737 | 1h50-1h55 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h50-1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 32N | 1h50-1h56 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 737 | 1h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| GS Tianjin Airlines | 3 | 321 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
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 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 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 Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to HAK ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 598 miles (963 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LLF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xingyi (ACX).