How to Travel from Sydney to Haikou
1. Sydney to Guangzhou to Haikou Flight: over 14.5h, CNY3,550-7,507 for Economy Class
There is only one flight flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 10:25 every Sunday. About 10 hours will be spent on the plane. After arriving in Guangzhou, you have 5 flights available during 20:35 to 23:20 and can reach Haikou in about 1.5 hours.
| Sydney to Guangzhou | Guangzhou to Haikou | Available Date | Overall Duration | Ticket Price for Economy Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ326: 10:25 – 18:10, 9h45min | 5 flights available; duration 1.5h | Sunday | Over 14.5h | CZ326: CNY3,000-5,617 Guangzhou to Haikou: CNY550-1,890 |
2. Sydney to Xiamen to Haikou Flight: over 15h, CNY3,300-7,170 for Economy Class
Visitors can also take flight MF802 to Xiamen first. It takes off from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport at 11:50 on Thursday and Sunday and lands at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport in about 10 hours. From Xiamen to Haikou, 4 flight are available every day. The fly time is 2 hours. A single trip takes at least CNY3,300 in total. The whole trip needs over 15 hours.
| Sydney to Xiamen | Xiamen to Haikou | Available Date | Overall Duration | Overall Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF802: 11:50 – 19:30, 9h40min | 4 flights available; duration 2h | Thursday, Sunday | 14h | CZ326: CNY2,800-5,830 Guangzhou to Haikou: CNY500-1,180 |
How to Travel Back from Haikou to Sydney
The most recommended transportation mean is to have a layover in Guangzhou/ Xiamen.
Over 15 flights are flying from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport every day. It takes CNY550-1,890 for Economy Class and 1.5 hours. The flight from Guangzhou to Sydney takes off at 19:40 on Saturday. The duration is 9 hours and 45 minutes. The tickets for first class costs around CNY55,000 and the economy class ticket is in great demand.
If you decide to transfer in Xiamen, about 10 flights can be chosen from Haikou Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport per day. It spends at least CNY560 and the fly time is 2 hours. For the latter half journey, you can take flight MF801 which departs at 22:30 every Wednesday and Saturday. A one-way trip needs 9h20min and CNY25,800 for first class ticket.
Sydney to Haikou Travel Tips
When is the Best Time to Visit Haikou?
October to May next year is the best time to visit Haikou. Tourists can stroll along the beach, enjoy the sea view, and play marine entertainment facilities. The attractions worth visiting in Haikou include the Holiday Beach, Qilou Old Street and Leiqiong Global Geopark.
Do Australians Need a Visa to Travel to Haikou?
Australian tourists with valid passports who are received by travel agencies established in Hainan can travel to Haikou without China visa and stay in the administrative region of Hainan Province for up to 30 days. If you want to stay there for a longer period of time, you need to apply for a visa in advance. After logging in to the Chinese Visa Center website, fill in and print out the application form. Then submit it together with the original passport and a copy of the passport data page to the visa center.
Chinese Visa Center in Sydney
Address: Level 1, 140 William Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Sydney, Australia
Metro: Kings Cross Station
Bus: 324, 325, L24 (Williams St at Bourke St Bus Station)
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 15:00, Monday to Friday
Telephone: +61-2-94758800
Fax: +61-2-94758899
E-mail: sydcenter@visaforchina.org
Time Difference between Sydney and Haikou
Sydney and Haikou have a time difference of two hours. Sydney is 2 hours earlier than Haikou.
Money Exchange
The exchange rate of Australian dollar and RMB is as follows: 1 Australian Dollar (AUD)≈5 Chinese Yuan (CNY).