Travelling from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 9 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Haikou.
Take your pick of four weekly Haikou Meilan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 02:35 departure with Hainan Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Hainan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 02:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HAK to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Hainan Airlines has direct flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Melbourne — and maybe even more of Australia if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Hainan Airlines.
Hainan Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for HAK to MEL flights, with 86.67% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HAK and MEL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, R 3,029 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Haikou Meilan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,766. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from HAK to MEL, book your journey six months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HAK to MEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
You'll find HAK at Qiongwen Ave.
Haikou Meilan International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 87.35% of flights that take off from HAK reach their destination without delay.
Haikou Meilan International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Haikou. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HAK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to MEL if you're on a late Haikou Meilan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Melbourne and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HAK to MEL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
