Sanya Phoenix International Airport

Introduction to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

Sanya Phoenix International Airport is located in Fenghuang Village, Yanglan Town, Sanya City, Hainan Province, about 14 kilometers east of Sanya city center and 5 kilometers west of Tianya Haijiao Tourist Scenic Area. The airport has a flight area level of 4E, with one runway measuring 3400 meters in length and 45 meters in width, one parallel taxiway measuring 3300 meters in length, and seven connecting lanes. The apron covers an area of 250000 square meters and can accommodate 40 large aircraft at the same time.

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 November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025, a visa free policy will be implemented for holders of ordinary passports from 9 countries including Bulgaria and Romania. China's unilateral visa free policy has been expanded to 38 countries. Overlaying the visa free entry policy of 59 countries, 77 countries can now enter Hainan without visa. Visa free entry personnel can enter Hainan Province from all open ports for tourism, commerce, visits, family visits, medical care, exhibitions, sports and other reasons, and stay in Hainan for no more than 30 days. In addition, the National Migration Administration fully relaxed and optimized the transit visa free policy, extended the stay time of transit visa free foreigners in China to 240 hours, and added Sanya Phoenix International Airport as the entry and exit port for transit visa free people.

International flight information

** * Airline Network * *: Sanya Phoenix International Airport has opened 28 overseas routes, covering 21 overseas cities. At present, the airport has approximately 222 international (regional) outbound passenger flights per week, connecting 18 cities in 10 countries (regions). Among them, there are an average of 7742 domestic passenger flights per week and 116 domestic navigation points. By 2025, the airport has resumed operating 32 round-trip flights to countries and regions such as Russia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Thailand, and Singapore, with over 100 inbound and outbound passenger flights and more than 19000 passengers per week.

Sanya Tourism Introduction

** * Featured attractions * *: Wuzhizhou Island is China's first diving base, known as the "Maldives of China". It is one of the most worthwhile islands to visit in Hainan and also the most fun gathering place for offshore projects in Sanya. Yalong Bay is one of the five famous bays in Sanya, with a 7-kilometer-long crescent shaped coastline. The sand is delicate and white, and the seawater is clear to the bottom. It is known as the "number one bay in the world". Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area is the largest Buddhist cultural park in China, known for its 108 meter statue of Guanyin on the sea. Luhuitou Scenic Area is the "treasure of the town" in Sanya, offering a panoramic view of the city center and the beautiful scenery of Dadonghai. Tianya Haijiao is a famous scenic spot in Sanya, with stone carvings such as "Tianya", "Haijiao", "Nantian Yizhu", "Hainan Fudi", etc. It is a must visit place. Dadonghai is a famous seaside resort in Sanya, close to the city center, with numerous seafood restaurants and street stalls.

** * 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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport complicated? What should I pay attention to when entering for the first time? **

*Answer: The entry process at Sanya Phoenix 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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport to the city center? Which method is the fastest? **

*Answer: There are various modes of transportation available from Sanya Phoenix 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 14 kilometers away from the city center, and under normal circumstances, the drive takes about 20 minutes.

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

*Answer: There are many tourist attractions in Sanya that cannot be missed, such as Wuzhizhou Island, Yalong Bay, Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area, etc. In addition, cities such as Haikou are worth visiting around Sanya. Haikou has attractions such as Qilou Old Street and Leiqiong Haikou Volcano Group World Geopark. Qilou Old Street is the youngest volcanic group world geopark 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.