Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Haikou (Meilan) (TAO–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TAO–HAK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jet Aviation Flight Services, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,276 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 320 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Haikou (Meilan) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→HAK | WEF→HAK | YNT→HAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 57 mi | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 4 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 30m | 4h 2m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · HAK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
Qingdao Metro Line 8 connects Qingdao North Railway Station and the urban rail network to Jiaodong Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. The new Jiaodong Airport replaced the former Liuting Airport in 2021 and is located further from the city centre (~55 km from downtown). Airport shuttle buses depart from major city transport hubs for CNY 30–40.DiDi and taxis from central Qingdao cost CNY 120–180 depending on traffic. Driving via Jihe Expressway and the airport spur takes 50–70 minutes in normal conditions. The greater distance from the city means surface travel times are longer than at the former airport.
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.
TAO–HAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to HAK
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from Jet Aviation Flight Services, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TAO to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to HAK is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,276 miles (2,053 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nanchang Changbei, Ningbo Lishe and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weifang (Kuiwen) (WEF), Yantai (YNT) and Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).