Flying from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Bangkok. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) jetting off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport flight.
The timezone in Haikou is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Bangkok. Haikou Meilan International Airport is located in Haikou.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Hainan Airlines at 7:20pm. Opt for the first BKK to HAK departure with Hainan Airlines at 1:30am if getting there sooner works for you.
Your flight from Bangkok to HAK won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as February? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Fly without interruptions from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) can be booked from here.
Hainan Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport taking off from BKK.
Hainan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from BKK to HAK.
Hainan Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 96.23% of its services landing as scheduled.
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Split up your flight from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and HAK are:
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to HAK flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 60%.
About Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near HAK:
The address for HAK is Qiongwen Ave.
Getting from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to central Haikou
Central Haikou is around 26 kilometres from Haikou Meilan International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
Currently, ر.ق. 407 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 662. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Bangkok to HAK, book your ticket ten months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Bangkok to HAK.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
December is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK), while February is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Haikou based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Bangkok to HAK plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. June is the warmest month in Haikou, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 22ºC.
More about Haikou
Start your Haikou trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Haikou Meilan International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark and Jinpan Night Market are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Haikou travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Haikou West Coast Park.
