Flying from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to Taipei: what you need to know
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Haikou (the location of Haikou Meilan International Airport).
For a relaxed start to your HAK to Taipei flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from HAK to Taipei with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Central Haikou to HAK is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a hotel near HAK? If you're boarding an early flight from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Taipei, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Haikou Meilan International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 87.35% of flights that depart HAK arrive at their destination as scheduled.
The address for HAK is Qiongwen Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to Taipei
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Haikou Meilan International Airport to Taipei flight is ر.ق. 503. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 984. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from HAK to Taipei. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Scoring cheap tickets from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Taipei is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares throughout the month and land a fantastic deal.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Taipei by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to the centre of Taipei takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel close to TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Taipei. Pick one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and chase adventure across Taipei and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from HAK to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). After your flight from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Taipei has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 45 minutes or so.
Following your HAK to Taipei flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to TSA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and be on your way in a flash.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Visit Taipei during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Taipei in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before booking a Haikou Meilan International Airport to Taipei flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from HAK to Taipei around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
Once you've booked your flight from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Taipei, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are leading attractions which should be on any good Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.
