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HAK Haikou Meilan International Airport

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Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) serves Haikou. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAHAK
ICAOZJHK
Non-stop38
Airlines22
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation23 m

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The airport in numbers

Haikou Meilan International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Haikou Meilan International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 11M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 24M in 2019.

Opened
1999
27 years ago
Passengers / year
11M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
24M
in 2019
Elevation
23 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Haikou

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Distances

From HAK to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Haikou16 km34 min—
Zhanjiang145 km152 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Haikou Meilan International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Haikou ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Haikou Meilan International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 38 destinations, operated by 22 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Hainan Airlines · China Southern Airlines · Air Foyle · Japan Air System · Air China · Shenzhen Airlines · Sichuan Airlines · Xiamen Airlines · China Eastern Airlines · Juneyao Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Haikou Meilan International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Haikou Meilan International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Haikou shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Haikou Meilan International Airport to the centre of Haikou?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Haikou Meilan International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Haikou?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Haikou Meilan International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Haikou Meilan International Airport?
About 38 destinations, including Hangzhou, Fuzhou, Nanjing, Zhengzhou. 22 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Haikou Meilan International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Haikou Meilan International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Haikou Meilan International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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