Travelling from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK): What you need to know
London's main base, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK).
Book a direct London to Haikou Meilan International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Haikou is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Haikou Meilan International Airport is located in Haikou.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to HAK.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reach your destination without the detour from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are available from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport with Hainan Airlines. This popular airline operates services from LHR.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Hainan Airlines between LHR and HAK.
Hainan Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 100.0% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to HAK with a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and HAK include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
LHR is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and HAK:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
LGW is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to HAK flight:
The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kms (35 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Haikou Meilan International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
STN has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and touch down when it should.
About Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
Book a hotel close to HAK if you're catching a late flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
The street address for HAK is Qiongwen Ave.
Getting from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to central Haikou
Haikou Meilan International Airport is around 26 kms (16 miles) from the centre of Haikou. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
£280 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Return flights start at £509. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to HAK. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Haikou Meilan International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from London to HAK is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a price drop.
Hunt for savings on a flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK). February is when most people travel to Haikou. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in December.
Before locking in your London to HAK plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Haikou, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 33ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Haikou
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Haikou right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport:
Your Haikou trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that are worth your time include Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark, Jinpan Night Market and Haikou West Coast Park.
