Flying from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK): what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK). Explore your options for setting off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), two of the city's main airports.
Haikou (where Haikou Meilan International Airport is located) and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Shanghai to HAK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Looking to fly out of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)? You can book a direct flight from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) out of this popular hub.
You can pick from a range of airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to HAK departing from SHA. Set off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
Driving from central Shanghai to SHA generally takes 21 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's around 14 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to HAK:
About Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
Book a hotel close to HAK if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to central Haikou
From Haikou Meilan International Airport, Haikou is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 49 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
R 773 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Return flights start from R 3,198. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Shanghai to HAK, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when prices fall. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from Shanghai to HAK.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport. June is the most popular month for a trip to Haikou. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Schedule your flight from Shanghai to HAK for June if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Haikou to range from 26ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 22ºC.
More about Haikou
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Haikou Meilan International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Haikou:
One of the best ways to get to know Haikou is to check out its most popular sights. Highlights include Baishamen Park, Holiday beach and Century Park.
Complete your Haikou trip with a car rental
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