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Hainan Airlines

ICAO: CHH IATA: HU Active as of Jan 31, 2026

Airline Statistics

508

Active Routes

3885

Flight Observations

92

Unique Destinations

119

Origin Airports

1346

Avg Route Distance (mi)

7507

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes

About Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines (ICAO: CHH) is a prominent Chinese airline known for its extensive network and commitment to service quality.

Hainan Airlines was initially established as Hainan Province Airlines in October 1989, later becoming China's first joint-stock air transport company after its restructuring in January 1993. Scheduled services commenced in May 1993, and the airline was officially renamed Hainan Airlines in 1996.

The airline operates its main base out of Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) in Hainan, China. It also maintains significant hubs at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Hainan Airlines boasts a modern fleet of over 222 to 240 aircraft, including wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A330 (A330-200 and A330-300) and Boeing 787 Dreamliner (787-8 and 787-9), as well as narrow-body jets like the Boeing 737 (737-800), Embraer E190, and Airbus A350. The airline also has orders for the Comac C919.

Hainan Airlines has developed an extensive route network, encompassing nearly 500 domestic and international routes. It serves over 90 to 125 cities across China, Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania. While Hainan Airlines is not a member of any of the major global airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld, it has established numerous codeshare agreements and partnerships to expand its reach. The airline offers various cabin classes, including Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. Notably, Business Class on wide-body aircraft features comfortable flat-bed seats, luxury amenity kits, and high-quality catering. On long-haul flights, Economy Class provides ergonomically designed seats, complimentary meals, and personal entertainment systems. Additionally, Wi-Fi services are available on its Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft. Hainan Airlines also operates its own airport lounges at its main hubs and focus cities.

Traveler Reviews

Recent traveler reviews for Hainan Airlines highlight several positive aspects alongside some recurring complaints.

What Travelers Love:

  • Exceptional Service and Staff: Many travelers praise the attentive and friendly cabin staff, often describing the service as extraordinary and world-class, exceeding expectations.
  • Comfortable Seating and Legroom: Passengers frequently note the good seat pitch and generous legroom, particularly on long-haul flights, contributing to a comfortable journey.
  • Quality In-Flight Meals: The complimentary meals and beverages, offering both Chinese and Western options, are generally well-received and considered to be of a good standard.

Common Complaints:

  • Inconsistent In-Flight Entertainment (IFE): A frequent criticism is the limited selection of in-flight entertainment, especially for English-speaking passengers, with many wishing for more updated movies and content.
  • Online Check-in and Ground Service Issues: Some travelers report difficulties with online check-in not working, necessitating airport check-in. There are also occasional mentions of less friendly or inconsistent service from ground staff.
  • Baggage and Layover Concerns: Issues such as luggage not being checked through to the final destination, delays in baggage delivery, and lengthy layovers, particularly in Beijing's international transit terminal, have been noted.

Overall, the sentiment surrounding Hainan Airlines is largely positive, with many travelers recommending it, especially considering its competitive fares and the high quality of its onboard service. However, some aspects of ground operations and in-flight entertainment could be improved to enhance the overall traveler experience.

Safety Information

Hainan Airlines maintains a robust safety record, consistently recognized within the aviation industry. The airline has never experienced a fatal accident or a hull loss incident. In April 2024, it reached a significant milestone of over 10 million hours of continuous safe flight. Minor incidents recorded include a bird strike in November 2024, a cracked windshield in June 2020, and a smoke detector activation in November 2015.

The airline holds important regulatory certifications, having successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) evaluation in 2011, which serves as a benchmark for global safety management. In April 2024, Hainan Airlines was awarded the "One-Star Diamond Award for Flight Safety" by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Furthermore, in 2021, Skytrax conferred upon Hainan Airlines the highest 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, recognizing its stringent health and hygiene protocols.

Hainan Airlines operates a relatively young fleet, with an average age of 4.9 years as of 2017, contributing to its strong maintenance reputation. Based on available data, the airline's overall safety assessment is highly favorable. It has consistently been ranked among the world's safest airlines by respected organizations such as the German Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre (JACDEC), achieving the 3rd position in 2016 and 8th in 2014. As of February 2024, Airline Ratings awards Hainan Airlines a 7/7 safety rating.

The airline has received numerous safety awards and recognitions, including:

  • The "One-Star Diamond Award for Flight Safety" from the CAAC in April 2024.
  • The China Civil Aviation Safe Flight Medal, awarded to 55 of its pilots in July 2024.
  • The Skytrax 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating in 2021.
  • Repeated inclusion in JACDEC's top 10 safest airlines globally.
  • The "Five-Star Flight Safety Award" by the CAAC (as of 2017).
Compiled by AirportRoutes.com • Updated 2 months ago

Route Network Map

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Most Popular Routes

SIN → HAK
Singapore Changi Airport → Haikou Meilan Int'l
1358 miles
98 flights
B738
XUZ → SZX
Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport → Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
831 miles
63 flights
B738
DOY → DLC
Dongying Shengli Airport → Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
180 miles
61 flights
B738
DOY → CAN
Dongying Shengli Airport → Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
1029 miles
60 flights
B738
TFU → CAN
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport → Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
726 miles
55 flights
B738
49 flights
B789
PEK → HGH
Beijing Capital International Airport → Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
715 miles
44 flights
A338
RIZ → DLC
Rizhao Shanzihe Airport → Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
275 miles
38 flights
B738
36 flights
A338
36 flights
B738

Top Destinations

HAK (ZJHK)
Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
524 flights
54 routes
PEK (ZBAA)
Beijing Capital Int'l
Beijing
395 flights
45 routes
SZX (ZGSZ)
Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
305 flights
29 routes
CAN (ZGGG)
Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
Guangzhou
291 flights
19 routes
XIY (ZLXY)
Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
214 flights
20 routes
DLC (ZYTL)
Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
Dalian
204 flights
13 routes
HGH (ZSHC)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
142 flights
13 routes
SYX (ZJSY)
Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
133 flights
14 routes
URC (ZWWW)
Urumqi Diwopu Int'l
Urumqi
123 flights
17 routes
CKG (ZUCK)
Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
Chongqing
91 flights
16 routes

Top Origin Airports

PEK (ZBAA)
Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing
499 flights
40 routes
CKG (ZUCK)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Chongqing
285 flights
22 routes
SZX (ZGSZ)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen (Bao'an)
256 flights
29 routes
CGO (ZHCC)
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport
Zhengzhou
206 flights
13 routes
CAN (ZGGG)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou (Huadu)
168 flights
20 routes
TFU (ZUTF)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Chengdu (Jianyang)
159 flights
8 routes
HGH (ZSHC)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
Hangzhou
149 flights
17 routes
DOY (ZSDY)
Dongying Shengli Airport
Dongying (Kenli)
140 flights
3 routes
NKG (ZSNJ)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Nanjing
116 flights
12 routes
XUZ (ZSXZ)
Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport
Xuzhou
102 flights
5 routes

Top Border Crossing Flights

HAK (ZJHK)
Haikou Meilan International Airport
Haikou, CN
524 flights
54 routes
PEK (ZBAA)
Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing, CN
395 flights
45 routes
SZX (ZGSZ)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen, CN
305 flights
29 routes
CAN (ZGGG)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou, CN
291 flights
19 routes
XIY (ZLXY)
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
Xi'an, CN
214 flights
20 routes
DLC (ZYTL)
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
Dalian, CN
204 flights
13 routes
CKG (ZUCK)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Chongqing, CN
91 flights
16 routes

Longest Routes

PEK → BOS
Beijing Capital International Airport → Boston Logan Intl
7507 mi
SEA → CKG
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport → Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
6807 mi
PEK → TIJ
Beijing Capital International Airport → General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Int'l
6569 mi
YVR → SZX
Vancouver International Airport → Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
6567 mi
SZX → YVR
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport → Vancouver Int'l
6556 mi

Shortest Routes

DOY → DLC
Dongying Shengli Airport → Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
180 mi
WEF → DLC
Weifang Nanyuan Airport → Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
208 mi
DOY → PEK
Dongying Shengli Airport → Beijing Capital Int'l
214 mi
PEK → DOY
Beijing Capital International Airport → Dongying Shengli
214 mi
DLC → TSN
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport → Tianjin Binhai Int'l
225 mi

All Routes

508 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
SIN → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
98 1358 mi B738 Jan 30, 2026
XUZ → SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
63 831 mi B738 Jan 29, 2026
DOY → DLC Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
Dalian
61 180 mi B738 Jan 30, 2026
DOY → CAN Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
Guangzhou
60 1029 mi B738 Jan 30, 2026
TFU → CAN Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
Guangzhou
55 726 mi B738 Jan 31, 2026
PEK → XIY Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
49 581 mi B789 Jan 29, 2026
PEK → HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
44 715 mi A338 Dec 31, 2025
RIZ → DLC Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
Dalian
38 275 mi B738 Jan 31, 2026
PEK → MAN Manchester
Manchester
36 5583 mi A338 Dec 28, 2025
PEK → HRB Harbin Taiping Int'l
Harbin
36 622 mi B738 Dec 25, 2025
CKG → SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
35 661 mi B738 Jan 31, 2026
MEX → TIJ General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Int'l
Tijuana
34 1471 mi B789 Jan 18, 2026
KWL → XIY Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
33 643 mi B738 Jan 27, 2026
YIH → PEK Beijing Capital Int'l
Beijing
33 712 mi B738 Jan 30, 2026
PEK → TFU Chengdu Tianfu Int'l
Chengdu
32 961 mi B738 Dec 31, 2025
CGO → SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
32 822 mi B738 Jan 2, 2026
CKG → SHE Shenyang Taoxian Int'l
Shenyang
31 1251 mi B738 Jan 30, 2026
HGH → CAN Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
Guangzhou
31 646 mi B738 Jan 30, 2026
CGO → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
31 1030 mi A20N Jan 11, 2026
LZH → XIY Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
31 709 mi B738 Jan 22, 2026
SHS → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
31 727 mi B738 Jan 28, 2026
RIZ → SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
29 943 mi B738 Jan 31, 2026
SZX → HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
28 666 mi B738 Jan 31, 2026
CGO → CAN Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
Guangzhou
28 770 mi A20N Jan 1, 2026
SZX → TFU Chengdu Tianfu Int'l
Chengdu
28 786 mi B738 Nov 10, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Jan 31, 2026 12:03
Coverage: Observed routes only