Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) leaving from here.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport flight.
Haikou's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuala Lumpur. Haikou Meilan International Airport is located in Haikou.
Choose from 8 direct services every week between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK). This is the busiest route, with Batik Air Malaysia offering a 8:20am departure from KUL to HAK.
To ensure you catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to HAK, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) take off from this terminal.
You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport departing from KUL. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Most travellers choose to fly with Hainan Airlines between KUL and HAK.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Hainan Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to HAK. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
KUL is about 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
59% of flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Kuala Lumpur to HAK flight? Unwind in a hotel near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 72%.
About Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
Consider booking a hotel close to HAK if you're catching a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
You'll find HAK at Qiongwen Ave.
Getting from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to central Haikou
Haikou Meilan International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Haikou. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
$132 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport. Return flights start from $262. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to HAK by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
October is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
February is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK). Visit Haikou in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Haikou is June, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Kuala Lumpur to HAK plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Haikou
Start your Haikou trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Haikou Meilan International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Haikou should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark, Jinpan Night Market and Haikou West Coast Park.