Flying from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK).
The average time for a direct Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport flight is 10 hours.
Haikou is three hours behind Melbourne. Haikou Meilan International Airport is located in Haikou, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services each week. Travel from MEL to HAK on Hainan Airlines's 7:45pm departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to HAK, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travelers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Get to your destination in one go from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Direct flights from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are available from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport with Hainan Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from MEL.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between MEL and HAK is Hainan Airlines.
With an impressive 95.24% of services arriving as scheduled, Hainan Airlines is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Melbourne to HAK with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MEL and HAK include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Traveling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to HAK flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving right on cue.
About Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
Consider booking a hotel near HAK if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed sooner:
HAK is located at Qiongwen Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
$189 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Return flights start from $403. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to HAK, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK). Plan your visit to Haikou in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Haikou is June, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to HAK plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Haikou
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Haikou Meilan International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Haikou:
Your Haikou visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring 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
Haikou will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. About 145 kilometers north of Haikou, a trip to Zhanjiang will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Seaside Volcanic Hot Spring, Zhanjiang Shaolin Wushu School and 渔港公园-沙滩池.
Around 257 kilometers north-east of Haikou, Yangjiang is another favorite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 北山公园, Fawangshan Park and Hanbao Orchid Grand View Garden.
