Gateway to China's tropical island province of Hainan.
Opened
1999
Location
Haikou, China
Haikou Meilan International Airport (IATA: HAK, ICAO: ZJHK) is the primary commercial airport serving Haikou, the capital city of Hainan Province in southern China. Situated in the Meilan District approximately 15 kilometres east of the city centre, it serves as the main hub for air travel to and from Hainan Island.
The airport handles tens of millions of passengers annually and plays a critical role in supporting Hainan's tourism-driven economy and its status as a free-trade port. It operates both domestic and international routes, connecting Haikou to major Chinese cities and select international destinations across Asia.
A significant expansion project has been underway to add a second terminal and enhance overall capacity, reflecting the rapid growth in passenger demand associated with Hainan's development as a global free-trade zone.
Terminals
The airport currently operates one main passenger terminal, with a second terminal under construction to significantly increase capacity.
Getting to & from
Passengers can reach central Haikou via airport shuttle buses, taxis, and the Meilan Airport Station on the Haikou Rail Transit network.
Airlines here
Hainan Airlines is the primary carrier based at the airport, alongside significant operations by Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Haikou Meilan International Airport opened in 1999, replacing the older Haikou Xiuying Airport.
- ›The airport serves as a hub for Hainan Airlines, one of China's largest private carriers.
- ›Hainan Province's designation as a free-trade port has significantly boosted passenger and cargo traffic through the airport.
- ›The ongoing Phase II expansion is designed to raise annual capacity to over 35 million passengers.
- ›The airport's IATA code HAK reflects its role as the primary gateway for Haikou city.
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