Travelling from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Haikou.
Flights from HAK to SYD start from 02:20 — the earliest with Hainan Airlines. The last departure is at 02:40 with Hainan Airlines. In total, there are six weekly Haikou Meilan International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your HAK to SYD flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Hainan Airlines is your gateway to discovering Sydney (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Hainan Airlines.
Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates HAK to SYD flights, with 78.57% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HAK and SYD:
Hong Kong International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Currently, $264 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Haikou Meilan International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $497. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from HAK to SYD, reserve your journey ten months before your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
HAK's address is Qiongwen Ave.
Haikou Meilan International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from HAK touch down on schedule 87.35% of the time.
To reach Haikou Meilan International Airport from central Haikou, it takes around 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sydney in April.
Before locking in your flight from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HAK to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.