Guilin (Lingui) to Haikou (Meilan) (KWL–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KWL–HAK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Jet Aviation Flight Services and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 366 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 1h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 320 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 7 | 738 | 1h25 | – | – | ZH |
| GT Air Guilin | 4 | 319 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 3 | 32N | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Haikou (Meilan) from Guilin (Lingui)
| Metric | KWL→HAK | LZH→HAK | WGN→HAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KWL | – | 81 mi | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 6 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 15m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
KWL: CST · HAK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
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.
KWL–HAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KWL to HAK
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Air Guilin, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KWL to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KWL to HAK ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 366 miles (589 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liuzhou (Liujiang) (LZH), Shaoyang (Wugang) (WGN) and Yongzhou (LLF).