Haikou Meilan International Airport airport (HAK)

China · Haikou

Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) Online Check-in

Hainan's main airport, hub of Hainan Airlines. Tropical island gateway. Heavy domestic + Asian leisure.

Now at Haikou Meilan International Airport

  • Security wait (today, avg) 18 min n=9 reports · last 30 min
  • Disruption No reported disruption
  • Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
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Quick information

Recommended arrival (Schengen)
120 min before departure
Recommended arrival (international)
180 min before departure
Terminals
1
Airlines
15
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
ICAO
ZJHK

Airlines we cover at Haikou Meilan International Airport

Haikou Meilan International Airport hosts about 15 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 0 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.

No terminal-specific check-in pages for this airport yet. Browse the full airline directory for general check-in info.

How to check in for a flight from Haikou Meilan International Airport

  1. Check in online before you leave home

    Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.

  2. Arrive at the right terminal

    HAK has 1 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.

  3. Drop off checked baggage

    Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.

  4. Pass security

    Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.

  5. Reach your gate on time

    Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.

Tips for Haikou Meilan International Airport

  • Hainan visa-free

    Hainan Province offers visa-free entry up to 30 days for many nationalities (since 2018). Tourist-friendly.

Popular destinations from Haikou Meilan International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Is Hainan visa-free?

Yes — 59 nationalities can enter Hainan visa-free for tourism up to 30 days.

Official sources

The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the Haikou Meilan International Airport official site below.

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