Ürümqi to Haikou (Meilan) (URC–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–HAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,120 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 6 | 738 | 5h05 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 3 | 738 | 5h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · HAK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
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.
URC–HAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to HAK
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
URC to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to HAK ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,120 miles (3,412 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via XNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.