Haikou Meilan International Airport

Introduction to Haikou Meilan International Airport

Haikou Meilan International Airport is located in Meilan District, Haikou City, Hainan Province, about 23 kilometers away from the city center. The airport has a 4E level flight zone and has one runway with a length and width of 3400 meters by 45 meters, one parallel taxiway with a length of 3300 meters, and seven connecting lanes. The apron area is 250000 square meters and can accommodate 40 large aircraft at the same time. On May 1, 2025, the newly upgraded and renovated international transit area of Meilan Airport was officially put into use, adopting a composite customs clearance mode of "customs supervision area+centralized border inspection". The walking distance of transit passengers was reduced by nearly 50% compared to before the renovation. The customs health and quarantine process adopted an intelligent pre inspection system, and a single person only needed 2-4 minutes to complete customs pre inspection.

Entry information

** * Entry process * *: Inbound passengers need to complete temperature monitoring and health declaration in the customs health quarantine inspection area. If there are no abnormalities, they can go to the corresponding terminal to complete border inspection, luggage retrieval, luggage inspection and other entry procedures before leaving; If there are any abnormalities, the customs will conduct detailed investigation, medical screening, antigen testing, etc., and take corresponding measures according to the customs health advice.

** * Visa policy * *. From February 9, 2024, people from 59 countries can enter Hainan from all ports open to the outside world. For tourism, trade, visit, family visit, medical treatment, exhibition, sports and other reasons, they can enter Hainan without a visa, and stay for no more than 30 days. The duration of stay is calculated from 00:00 on the next day of entry. From December 17, 2024, the National Immigration Administration will further relax and optimize the transit visa free policy, and the stay time of transit visa free foreigners in China will be extended to 240 hours. Haikou Meilan International Airport will become a new port of entry, and the area where transit visa free people stay in Hainan will be the whole province.

##International flight information

** * Airline Network * *: Haikou Meilan International Airport has opened multiple international routes, connecting cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, and London. On April 1, 2025, Haikou Meilan Airport plans to open the Haikou Osaka international route; On May 7th, the direct flight route from Haikou to London (Heathrow) was opened. The route is operated by Hainan Airlines and uses B787 wide body aircraft to operate, with one flight every Wednesday. In addition, the airport also plans to increase the number of flights between Haikou and Kuala Lumpur, as well as between Haikou and Hong Kong, China.

Haikou Tourism Introduction

** * Featured attraction * *: Haikou Qilou Old Street is the youngest volcanic group world geological park in the world and one of the landmarks of Haikou. The Leiqiong Haikou Volcanic Group Global Geopark is an important component of the Leiqiong Global Geopark, consisting of four parks. The Wugong Temple was built to commemorate five famous officials who were exiled to Qiong during the Tang and Song dynasties, and is known as the "Qiongtai Scenic Area". Holiday beach is an ideal place for leisure vacation, with charming beaches and rich entertainment facilities. Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park has numerous rare animals and plants, making it a great place to get close to nature.

** * Food recommendation * *: Hainanese chicken rice is a classic food, which absorbs the aroma of chicken oil; Hainan Qingbu Liang has a refreshing taste and is a great choice for summer heat dissipation; Hainan zongzi has a unique flavor, wrapped in bamboo leaves and rich in aroma; Hainan noodles have a rich taste and can be selected from soup powder or dry powder.

Q&A session

*Q: Is the entry process at Haikou Meilan International Airport complicated? What should I pay attention to when entering for the first time? **

*Answer: The entry process at Haikou Meilan International Airport is relatively standardized and smooth. At the first entry, passengers need to understand the relevant regulations in advance, prepare the required documents and declaration materials. During the entry process, it is necessary to truthfully answer questions from customs and border inspection personnel, comply with Chinese laws, regulations, and customs rules, and not bring prohibited items into the country.

*Q: What are the transportation options from Haikou Meilan International Airport to the city center? Which method is the fastest? **

*Answer: There are various modes of transportation available from Haikou Meilan International Airport to the city center, including airport buses, taxis, etc. Airport buses can directly reach multiple locations in the city, and the prices are relatively affordable. Taxis are suitable for passengers who carry a lot of luggage or need to go directly to their destination, but the cost is relatively high. The airport is about 23 kilometers away from the city center, and under normal circumstances, the drive takes about 30 minutes.

*Q: What are the must visit tourist attractions in Haikou? What other places around are worth visiting? **

*Answer: There are many tourist attractions that cannot be missed in Haikou, such as Qilou Old Street, Leiqiong Haikou Volcano Group World Geopark, Wugong Temple, etc. In addition, there are also attractions worth visiting around Haikou, such as the ancestral home of the Song family in Wenchang and the permanent site of the Boao Forum for Asia in Qionghai. The ancestral home of the Song family in Wenchang is the ancestral home of Ms. Soong Ching ling, with profound historical and cultural heritage; The permanent venue of the Boao Forum for Asia is an important platform for China's foreign exchanges and a modern tourist destination.