Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK): what you need to know
Haikou is two hours behind Gold Coast and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OOL to HAK 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.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Many passengers pass through Auckland Airport when flying between OOL and HAK.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
R 6,896 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 114,259. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from OOL to HAK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights leaving Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% land on time at their destination.
To get to Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to OOL:
Arriving at Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
Consider booking a hotel close to HAK if you have a late Gold Coast Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Haikou and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Haikou Meilan International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of snagging a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Haikou Meilan International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to central Haikou
You'll find HAK at Qiongwen Ave.
From Haikou Meilan International Airport, Haikou is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Haikou based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Haikou, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OOL to HAK around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Haikou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Haikou, a visit to Guangzhou will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in China, consider Shenzhen, about 483 kilometres north-east of Haikou. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are key highlights.
