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Haikou Meilan International Airport

Haikou (Meilan), China
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Gateway to China's tropical island province of Hainan.

Opened
1999
Location
Haikou, China
Haikou Meilan International Airport (IATA: HAK, ICAO: ZJHK) is the primary commercial airport serving Haikou, the capital city of Hainan Province in southern China. Situated in the Meilan District approximately 15 kilometres east of the city centre, it serves as the main hub for air travel to and from Hainan Island. The airport handles tens of millions of passengers annually and plays a critical role in supporting Hainan's tourism-driven economy and its status as a free-trade port. It operates both domestic and international routes, connecting Haikou to major Chinese cities and select international destinations across Asia. A significant expansion project has been underway to add a second terminal and enhance overall capacity, reflecting the rapid growth in passenger demand associated with Hainan's development as a global free-trade zone.
Terminals
The airport currently operates one main passenger terminal, with a second terminal under construction to significantly increase capacity.
Getting to & from
Passengers can reach central Haikou via airport shuttle buses, taxis, and the Meilan Airport Station on the Haikou Rail Transit network.
Airlines here
Hainan Airlines is the primary carrier based at the airport, alongside significant operations by Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines.
Notable facts
  • ›Haikou Meilan International Airport opened in 1999, replacing the older Haikou Xiuying Airport.
  • ›The airport serves as a hub for Hainan Airlines, one of China's largest private carriers.
  • ›Hainan Province's designation as a free-trade port has significantly boosted passenger and cargo traffic through the airport.
  • ›The ongoing Phase II expansion is designed to raise annual capacity to over 35 million passengers.
  • ›The airport's IATA code HAK reflects its role as the primary gateway for Haikou city.
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Route map (38 destinations)

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Routes

HAK → ZUH3U · 320
HAK → HGH3U · 320
HAK → KMG8L · 738
HAK → SIN3K · 320
HAK → CTU3U · 321
HAK → CKG3U · 319
HAK → NGB3U · 321
HAK → FOCCA · CR2
HAK → CTUCA · 319
HAK → NKGCA · 320
HAK → PEKCA · 321
HAK → SZXCA · 320 738 319
HAK → TSNCA · 738
HAK → TPECI · 738
HAK → HKGCX · 320 321
HAK → CGOCZ · 320 738 733
HAK → FOCCZ · 737
HAK → NKGCZ · 320
HAK → SZXCZ · 321 320 333
HAK → WUHCZ · 320
HAK → CANCZ · 321 320 733
HAK → CKGCZ · 733
HAK → ZUHCZ · 738
HAK → CSXCZ · 733
HAK → CTUCZ · 320
HAK → KMGCZ · 320
HAK → NNGCZ · 738
HAK → PEKCZ · 320
HAK → PVGCZ · 320
HAK → XMNCZ · 733
HAK → CANCA · 320 738
HAK → CGOCA · 320
HAK → HGHCA · 319
HAK → HGHCZ · 320
HAK → PVGFM · 738
HAK → CGDGS · E90
HAK → KWEGS · E90
HAK → KWLGS · E90
HAK → NNGGS · E90 320
HAK → SWAGS · E90
HAK → ZHAGS · E90
HAK → ZUHGS · E90
HAK → BHYGS · E90
HAK → LZOGS · E90
HAK → PVGHO · 320
HAK → WUHHU · 738
HAK → SHAHO · 320
HAK → CSXHU · 738
HAK → FOCHU · 738
HAK → HKGHU · 320
HAK → KHNHU · 738
HAK → KWEHU · 738
HAK → NNGHU · 738
HAK → PVGHU · 737 738
HAK → TYNHU · 738
HAK → XMNHU · 738
HAK → CSXGS · E90
HAK → TXNGS · E90
HAK → AQGGS · E90
HAK → ZYIGS · E90
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City & Place Guide

Tropical gateway to Hainan Island's beaches and heritage

Haikou is the capital of Hainan Province and the main entry point to China's only tropical island. The city blends a relaxed coastal atmosphere with a rich history reflected in its distinctive Nanyang (Southeast Asian–influenced) colonial architecture in the old Riding Road district.

Meilan, the eastern district housing the international airport, has grown rapidly with modern malls, business hotels, and easy access to the broader city. Despite its urban expansion, Haikou retains a laid-back pace, warm weather year-round, and a strong local food culture rooted in fresh seafood and Hainanese cooking traditions.

  • •Qilou Old Street — photogenic colonial arcaded shophouses dating to the early 20th century
  • •Wugong Ci (Five Officials Memorial Temple) — historic complex honoring exiled Tang and Song dynasty scholars
  • •Haikou Volcanic Cluster Geopark — surreal lava fields and crater lakes formed 10,000 years ago
  • •Hainan Provincial Museum — well-curated exhibits on the island's history, Li and Miao cultures
  • •Century Bridge and Haidian Island — scenic riverfront promenade perfect for evening walks
  • •Evergrande Tourism City (nearby Danzhou) — ambitious theme park and resort destination day-trip

Getting around: Haikou has a growing metro network with Lines 1 and 2 connecting the airport (Meilan) to the city center and western districts affordably. City buses are extensive but slow; taxis are metered and reasonably priced. Didi (China's ride-hailing app) is widely used and convenient for non-Mandarin speakers. Renting an electric scooter is popular locally for short trips.

Best time: November through March offers the most pleasant weather — sunny, warm, and far less humid than the sweltering, typhoon-prone summer months.

Local food: Don't miss Wenchang Chicken, Jiaji Duck, Hele Crab, and Clearwater Prawn — the celebrated 'Four Famous Dishes of Hainan' — alongside bowls of rich Hainan-style rice noodle soup at street-side stalls.

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Encyclopaedia

Haikou Meilan International Airport is an international airport serving Haikou, the capital of South Central China's Hainan province. It is located 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the city center and was opened in 1999, replacing the old Dayingshan Airport located along what is now the city's Guoxing Avenue. The airport is operated by Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited.

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