Shanghai (Pudong) to Haikou (Meilan) (PVG–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–HAK is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,047 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 27 | 319, 320, 321, 32N | 2h53-3h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 21 | 321, 32Q | 3h10-3h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 17 | 738, 7M8 | 3h15-3h30 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 14 | 320, 321 | 3h10-3h40 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 321 | 3h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 32N | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 3h27 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 6 | 320, 32N | 2h50-3h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 2 | 320 | 3h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Haikou (Meilan) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→HAK | SHA→HAK | NGB→HAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 115 | 28 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 50m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · HAK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
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.
PVG–HAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to HAK
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air France, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Etihad Airways, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 115 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to HAK ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,047 miles (1,686 km). There are approximately 115 weekly flights outbound and 125 return, totaling 240 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NGB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Ningbo (NGB) and Hangzhou (HGH).