Nanjing to Haikou (Meilan) (NKG–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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NKG–HAK is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Qingdao Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 968 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 14 | 320 | 2h50-3h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 73H | 2h48-2h55 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 3 | 320 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| NS Hebei Airlines Also: MF, RY | 0 | – | – | – | – | MF, RY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Haikou (Meilan) from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→HAK | CZX→HAK | YTY→HAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 55 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | 21 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 50m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · HAK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.
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.
NKG–HAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to HAK
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Air, Jet Aviation Flight Services and Hebei Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NKG to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to HAK is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 968 miles (1,557 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Changsha Huanghua, Zhuhai Jinwan and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Yangzhou (YTY) and Hefei (HFE).