Sydney (Mascot) to Haikou (Meilan) (SYD–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SYD–HAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,587 miles in approximately 9h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 3 | 789 | 9h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEDT · HAK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 3:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
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.
SYD–HAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to HAK
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SYD to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to HAK ranges from 9 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,587 miles (7,381 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via CGK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.