Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport.
Haikou is three hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from MEL to HAK start at 19:45 — the first with Hainan Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:45 with Hainan Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your MEL to HAK flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Hainan Airlines has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Haikou — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Hainan Airlines.
With a dependable 95.24% of services arriving as planned, Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MEL to HAK flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MEL and HAK include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Changi International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport flight is R 3,546. A round-trip fare right now is R 6,738. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to HAK.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MEL to HAK by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near MEL. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HAK instead:
Venture beyond Haikou and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Haikou Meilan International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from Haikou Meilan International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to central Haikou
You'll find HAK at Qiongwen Ave.
Haikou Meilan International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Haikou. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
January is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Haikou in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport for June if you'd like to explore Haikou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to HAK in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Haikou. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 483 kilometres north-east of Haikou, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
