Hainan Airlines

ICAO: CHH Active as of Dec 11, 2025

481

Active Routes

3081

Flight Observations

89

Unique Destinations

112

Origin Airports

1305

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.

What Travelers Say

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).
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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
SIN → HAK
Singapore Changi Airport → Haikou Meilan Int'l
1358 miles
70 flights
B738
DOY → DLC
Dongying Shengli Airport → Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
180 miles
48 flights
B738
DOY → CAN
Dongying Shengli Airport → Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
1029 miles
47 flights
B738
XUZ → SZX
Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport → Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
831 miles
44 flights
B738
PEK → HGH
Beijing Capital International Airport → Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
715 miles
42 flights
B738
42 flights
B738
TFU → CAN
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport → Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
726 miles
37 flights
B732
35 flights
B738
31 flights
B738
RIZ → DLC
Rizhao Shanzihe Airport → Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
275 miles
30 flights
B738
Top Destinations
HAK (ZJHK)
Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
394 flights
47 routes
PEK (ZBAA)
Beijing Capital Int'l
Beijing
309 flights
43 routes
SZX (ZGSZ)
Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
233 flights
27 routes
CAN (ZGGG)
Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
Guangzhou
222 flights
19 routes
DLC (ZYTL)
Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
Dalian
168 flights
13 routes
XIY (ZLXY)
Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
161 flights
20 routes
HGH (ZSHC)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
118 flights
13 routes
URC (ZWWW)
Urumqi Diwopu Int'l
Urumqi
108 flights
17 routes
SYX (ZJSY)
Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
104 flights
14 routes
TFU (ZUTF)
Chengdu Tianfu Int'l
Chengdu
76 flights
7 routes
Top Origin Airports
PEK (ZBAA)
Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing
394 flights
39 routes
SZX (ZGSZ)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen (Bao'an)
211 flights
28 routes
CKG (ZUCK)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Chongqing
202 flights
21 routes
CGO (ZHCC)
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport
Zhengzhou
192 flights
13 routes
CAN (ZGGG)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou (Huadu)
147 flights
20 routes
TFU (ZUTF)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Chengdu (Jianyang)
129 flights
8 routes
HGH (ZSHC)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
Hangzhou
117 flights
16 routes
DOY (ZSDY)
Dongying Shengli Airport
Dongying (Kenli)
111 flights
3 routes
NKG (ZSNJ)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Nanjing
84 flights
11 routes
XUZ (ZSXZ)
Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport
Xuzhou
77 flights
5 routes
Top Border Crossing Flights
HAK (ZJHK)
Haikou Meilan International Airport
Haikou, CN
394 flights
47 routes
PEK (ZBAA)
Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing, CN
309 flights
43 routes
SZX (ZGSZ)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen, CN
233 flights
27 routes
CAN (ZGGG)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou, CN
222 flights
19 routes
DLC (ZYTL)
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
Dalian, CN
168 flights
13 routes
XIY (ZLXY)
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
Xi'an, CN
161 flights
20 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
YVR → SZX
Vancouver International Airport → Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
6592 mi
PEK → TIJ
Beijing Capital International Airport → General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Int'l
6569 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
481 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
SIN → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
70 1358 mi B738 Nov 8, 2025
DOY → DLC Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
Dalian
48 180 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
DOY → CAN Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
Guangzhou
47 1029 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
XUZ → SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
44 831 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
PEK → HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
42 715 mi B738 Dec 7, 2025
PEK → XIY Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
42 581 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
TFU → CAN Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
Guangzhou
37 726 mi B732 Dec 11, 2025
PEK → HRB Harbin Taiping Int'l
Harbin
35 622 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
CGO → SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
31 822 mi B738 Dec 5, 2025
RIZ → DLC Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
Dalian
30 275 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
PEK → TFU Chengdu Tianfu Int'l
Chengdu
29 961 mi B788 Dec 8, 2025
SZX → TFU Chengdu Tianfu Int'l
Chengdu
28 786 mi B738 Nov 10, 2025
MEX → TIJ General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Int'l
Tijuana
28 1471 mi B789 Dec 9, 2025
CKG → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
27 718 mi B738 Nov 27, 2025
CGO → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
27 1030 mi B733 Nov 28, 2025
PEK → BAR Qionghai Bo'ao Airport 27 1493 mi B738 Oct 31, 2025
TFU → PEK Beijing Capital Int'l
Beijing
26 961 mi B738 Dec 11, 2025
SHS → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
26 727 mi B738 Dec 8, 2025
LZH → XIY Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
25 709 mi B738 Dec 11, 2025
YIH → PEK Beijing Capital Int'l
Beijing
25 712 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
RIZ → SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
24 943 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
CAN → PEK Beijing Capital Int'l
Beijing
23 1170 mi UNKNOWN Dec 11, 2025
KWL → XIY Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
23 643 mi B738 Dec 7, 2025
SHS → SYX Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
22 851 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
PEK → URC Urumqi Diwopu Int'l
Urumqi
22 1512 mi B738 Nov 30, 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: Dec 11, 2025 08:02
Coverage: Observed routes only