Flying from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK): What you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The average duration of a direct London to Haikou Meilan International Airport flight is 11 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Haikou is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Haikou Meilan International Airport is located in Haikou.
Your flight from London to HAK won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Go straight to your destination from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) can be booked from here.
When leaving from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport with Hainan Airlines.
Hainan Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LHR to HAK.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to HAK departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and HAK include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to HAK flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Haikou Meilan International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near HAK:
HAK is located at Qiongwen Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
R 6,237 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Return flights start at R 9,353. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to HAK if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Haikou Meilan International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from London to HAK.
Save on your flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK), while June is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Haikou based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking 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 (79ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Haikou
Start your Haikou trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Haikou Meilan International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Haikou visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that are worth your time include 骑楼历史文化街区, Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark and 晒盐盆和古盐田.
Explore more of China
Zhanjiang is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Haikou. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Seaside Volcanic Hot Spring, Zhanjiang Shaolin Wushu School and 渔港公园-沙滩池.
Yangjiang is another essential stop in China and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Haikou. No journey is complete without seeing 北山公园, Fawangshan Park and Hanbao Orchid Grand View Garden.
