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Sydney to Haikou, China $215 Return Direct via Hainan Airlines (April-June)

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Sydney to Haikou, China $215 Return Direct via Hainan Airlines (April-June)
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neil on 14/03/2018 - 14:51 hainanairlines.com (3066 clicks)
Last edited 25/03/2018 - 03:25

This unbelievably cheap airfare is back for $1 more.

Hainan Airlines, recently ranked the 9th best airline in the world is offering flights to Haikou, China for $215 return. After the $214 deal expired, they were going for $367 return. Fares include bags, meals, seats etc. Article from their site

Just search for days via Hainan's website and look through grid view to find the cheap fares. e.g. April 1-10, 6-12, 6-17, 11-17, 13-19, 13-24, 18-24, 20-26, Apr 20-May 1, Apr 25-May 1, Apr 27-May 3, May 2-10, 2-15, 4-10, 4-15, 11-17, 11-22, 16-22, 18-24, 18-29, 23-29. June 1-7, 1-12 etc. Screenshot

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You can get a visa on arrival which should take 5-10 minutes and costs 168 CNY (~$33). 3-star hotels average $36, 5-star average $88. So a cheap trip!

Haikou Exclusive Visa on Arrival

  • If Haikou is the first stop in China, travelers can apply for a personal visa of Visa on Arrival there without an invitation letter. Vaild passort, and a photo of 3.5cm×4.9cm will be needed for applying a visa which is the same as a visa applyed from China embassy in Australia.
  • Visa on Arrival can be processed directly at Immigration in Meilan Airport of Haikou, it usually takes 5 to 10mins to process. Immigration will approve a 30-day stay at maximum depends on travelers' application. Traveler whose nationality is Australia will be charged a Visa Fee for 168 CNY by cash, credit card or debit card.
  • After obtaining a Visa on Arrival in Haikou, travelers can visit other cities, then leave from any cities at randomly in mainland China. But travelers can not stay over the maximun stay period. For example, if an Australian traveler takes a flight from Sydney to Haikou with a valid passport but without a visa for entering China in advance, when she/he arrives at Meilan Airport, a privilege will be gived to process a Visa on Arrival for entering China legally. Then, this traveler can travel to Beijing, to Xi'an, then take a flight back to Sydney as long as the itinerary within 30days.

From OzBargainers who got on the last deal, bring the visa fee in CNY cash as immigration can be a bit dodgy. Also bring 2 visa size photos.

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  • RedLights on 14/03/2018 - 15:12
    +6

    Mum just went over 2 days ago. Said flight was great, the visa on arrival took 3 hours due to long queues of people who had arrived seeking the same visa on arrival.

    • dangerdanger on 14/03/2018 - 15:43
      -1

      Didn't apply for visa before she left?

      • neil on 14/03/2018 - 15:46
        +12

        VOA is ~$33. It's $109 for a visa if applying before. Given the fare is $200, paying half for a visa is probably a bit stiff. But paying $70 probably better than waiting in line for 3 hours.

        • RedLights on 14/03/2018 - 16:36
          +6

          this was the reason. In hindsight, getting a visa here before would probably have been prudent. That's why I'm letting ya'll know so you can choose yourself. $70 for 3 hours of your time, some ozbargainers will see value, where some will be indifferent.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 14/03/2018 - 16:51
          +6

          But paying $70 probably better than waiting in line for 3 hours.

          Huh!? Must've missclicked, am I still on OzBargain?

        • Donaldhump on 14/03/2018 - 17:47
          +19

          @Scrooge McDuck: id stand in line for three hours for a free donut

        • Scrooge McDuck on 14/03/2018 - 18:16

          @unclesnake:

          I'd swim to Haikou for a lick of a doughnut.

        • jackary on 14/03/2018 - 19:17
          +1

          @unclesnake: I have!

    • Mokr on 14/03/2018 - 16:27

      Thanks for that, I'll rush out of the airplane now.

      Any tips for going around Haiku?

      • RedLights on 15/03/2018 - 09:15
        +1

        mum booked a tour for 4 days and will spend 2 roaming. She's not up the roaming part yet.

    • [Deactivated] on 14/03/2018 - 19:04

      Is queueing enforced?

      • Eeples on 15/03/2018 - 11:47

        My experience in China is that if someone moves in front of you just accept it and just move in front of someone else at another time….

        Experiencing a different culture, a different take on things… is why some people travel.

      • MrBear on 15/03/2018 - 12:13

        It is if you are British.

      • [Deactivated] on 15/03/2018 - 16:29
        +1

        Actually, Chinese won't be queueing for a VOA because they won't need one.

  • geeluv on 14/03/2018 - 15:12
    +2

    Thanks for the detailed post, OP. This is good enough for a long weekend trip

  • Hyena on 14/03/2018 - 15:24
    +13

    Sydney to Haiku
    Direct via Hainan airlines
    April

  • elf888 on 14/03/2018 - 15:29
    +3

    Be careful that the Airline's Parent company is currently under financial tension.

    • kaihoc on 14/03/2018 - 16:32

      Yes. I also noted that.
      So peoples should not book anythings too much future away.

    • Mokr on 14/03/2018 - 16:42

      https://www.mba.aero/hainan-airlines-to-help-hna-group-with-…

      How bad could it be if Hainan Airlines is buying airlines as part of the HNA group

    • samfisher5986 on 14/03/2018 - 20:28
      +1

      If air crash investigation has taught me anything, financial troubles = poor flight maintenance = plane crash.

  • CharityCase on 14/03/2018 - 15:32
    +3

    IMPORTANT INFO:
    By valid passport, it means your passport is of at least 6 months validity.
    You'd better prepare cash for applying VOA, they don't have credit cards payment option at the moment actually

    • hotdish on 14/03/2018 - 20:54

      This is pretty hilarious. Someone has spent all this time to stimulate tourism there with cheap flights and VOA but they have 3 hour lines and no credit card payment.

      You can lead a horse to water…

  • kctt on 14/03/2018 - 15:41

    It looks like information on Airline website is not accurate about 30 days visa.
    The VOA visa is only 15 days then apply extension in Haikou if needed.
    It is probably flexible extension of the VOA for group of 5 people.
    The only CN government link about VOA I can find
    https://www.visaforchina.org/CBR_EN/generalinformation/faq/2…
    This link is from a travel agency in Hainan
    http://www.sunnyhainan.com/hainan-island-visa-policy-landing…

    • stickyfingers on 14/03/2018 - 15:56

      Is there a cost to extend? Would this be a good trip to go for 3 weeks for example and see Hong Kong and more of mainland China?

      • mcnugget on 14/03/2018 - 16:33
        +3

        Heads up, need a double entry visa if heading to HK/Macau/Taiwan.

        Stick to mainland China or sort it before you go to save the pain.

      • joelmuzz on 14/03/2018 - 23:14

        I'm not sure the VOA lets you leave the region?
        Regardless HK is virtually a whole other country with visa exit and reentry.

        But proper visa isn't that big a price to pay, just remember it takes postage and processing time and extra cost plus you need to come up with itinerary (which can change).

        Not really any point going to HK anyway, there is enough to experience within mainland China.
        Don't overdo it, the crowds and air become a strain and chance of flu is high and it's nice to get back.

        • stickyfingers on 14/03/2018 - 23:42

          Cheers! With these flights and wanting to do mainland China, what are the must go regions and how long would you recommend spending?

        • merc on 15/03/2018 - 10:44

          @stickyfingers: China is so big it's hard to answer that. Do you like big cities? historical sites? Mountains? Jungle/forests?

          [@whoopdeedoo] made some good suggestions below as a starting point: Yunnan, Xian, Beijing and Shanghai

          The one thing I would say is do your homework before you go. If you don't speak the language, you'll have a much better time if you plan properly.

  • rabkoa on 14/03/2018 - 15:48

    Amazing price.

  • carwashhair on 14/03/2018 - 15:48
    +1

    Man, second time around for this deal… why am I not booking? What is wrong with me??

    • Chroma on 14/03/2018 - 21:01

      Because it's a trap.

      • jowu15 on 15/03/2018 - 14:42

        I flew with them a few times and there is no trap so far. Its has been great

        • Chroma on 18/03/2018 - 21:32

          The airline isn't the trap, it's the destination.

  • parker1 on 14/03/2018 - 15:53

    What are massage prices like in Haikou??

  • daewoo on 14/03/2018 - 15:57
    +1

    arrghhh, paid $425pp return 2 weeks ago.
    Now the same flights are $215pp return.
    Sad panda.

    • onetwothreefour on 14/03/2018 - 16:47
      +1

      They were only $367 two weeks ago.

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/364579

      Out of interest, why would you be going here if you didn't hear about it on Ozbargain?

      • illumination on 14/03/2018 - 16:51

        Family? Partner? Love? Holiday? Desire to go to "the only tropical island in China"?

        .. saw that "tropical island" thing as an ad at Singapore Airport

        • onetwothreefour on 14/03/2018 - 18:42

          Yes I know they are all valid reasons to go it just seems like most people on here haven't been before so was interested to see if Daewoo had been.

        • daewoo on 14/03/2018 - 19:10
          +1

          @onetwothree:

          Family decent. Direct flights normally take me to Singapore, I've been there a million times. I don't want airport transfers with a toddler, direct flights somewhere different seemed a good option (I've been to most countries in Asia, not China yet though).

          Gtg, let me drink beer ;)

        • Wallyt99 on 14/03/2018 - 19:43
          +2

          They are building more islands though.

        • illumination on 14/03/2018 - 22:37

          @onetwothree: That's true.

          @Wallyt99: Haha good. Then we'll have more choice!

  • Cluster on 14/03/2018 - 15:59
    +15

    Cheaper than parking at Sydney airport during your trip.

    • orbital on 14/03/2018 - 16:44
      +1

      I paid $10 a day for Sydney airport parking (4 days), that was cheaper and more convenient than other options .. plus used their free shuttle to international airport .. quite pleased with the experience

      • CharityCase on 14/03/2018 - 17:58

        so you basically parked at domestic terminal?

      • whoopdeedoo on 14/03/2018 - 18:50

        blu emu? i don't recall them being that cheap.

      • donkey12 on 14/03/2018 - 21:57

        where??? Blue emu is $25 ish a day?

        • orbital on 15/03/2018 - 08:01

          Ya the place bauser99 linked to - I usually get a one way car hire from CBR and drop off at Sydney airport , but much more convenient and cost effective using that car park

        • donkey12 on 15/03/2018 - 14:55

          @orbital:

          how do you then get to the car after your trip?

        • donkey12 on 15/03/2018 - 14:55

          @orbital: where's CBR??

        • orbital on 15/03/2018 - 15:31

          @donkey12: you can pre-book online a pickup time for the shuttle, but they say ring them when you arrive or past customs, and the free shuttle van will come pick up… It's every 15 minutes normally

          CBR = Canberra

        • donkey12 on 15/03/2018 - 21:08
          +1

          @orbital: awesome - fantastic info! Definitely useful for the next trip.

  • Sunny84 on 14/03/2018 - 17:48

    What fare class are these? Wondering how many velocity points and status could be earned

    • auindie on 14/03/2018 - 18:12

      Even I would like to know

    • jeppetto367 on 14/03/2018 - 18:52
      +1

      A Class, no credits.

  • saimone on 14/03/2018 - 18:09

    Can you use your mobile phone or tablet on Haninan.

    • davohatcher on 14/03/2018 - 18:24
      +2

      That Chinese law was changed this year to allow :)

      • illumination on 14/03/2018 - 22:36

        Wait what…? You couldn't use phones/tablets on Hainan Airlines?

        I'm assuming that's what saimone means, and not that you can't use phones/tablets on the island Hainan right?

    • belongsinforums on 14/03/2018 - 18:37

      good question. chinese domestic airlines are stupid about using phones on planes

  • hijack on 14/03/2018 - 19:24

    Anything interesting in haikou?? Im only interested to visit Fenghuang :((

    • arctan on 14/03/2018 - 19:58
      +2

      Try Sanya area. Massive tourism attractions there

    • jowu15 on 15/03/2018 - 14:45

      there are some beaches but Sanya beaches are better

  • SBOB on 14/03/2018 - 19:45
    +3

    Flying to haiku and the inflight pamphlet says:

    Fasten seatbelts tight
    Your seat cushions float gently
    Headsets five dollars

  • Powderhound303 on 14/03/2018 - 19:56

    My gf flew with Hainan and lives on the island. All good and probably the best deal to fly into China.

    Highly recommend this airline and flight for those going to china.

  • cv05 on 14/03/2018 - 20:29
    +1

    I know this is a loaded question but any suggestions from people who have flown into Haikou as to the best way to fill in two or three weeks in China?

    • stickyfingers on 14/03/2018 - 21:07

      Really interested to know too. And how much time to allow for all?

    • whoopdeedoo on 14/03/2018 - 23:19
      +1

      yunnan, xian, beijin, shanghai

    • Thrawn on 14/03/2018 - 23:52
      +2

      Guilin, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Nanning has $80 flights from Haikou

      Further out gets a lot more expensive.. like $150 range

      There's no easy train rides out of Hainan island. Hainan island itself I would say 5 days is sufficient

      • cv05 on 15/03/2018 - 07:09

        Thanks heaps for that!

  • MagicTsukai on 14/03/2018 - 22:23
    +1

    is there a smart way to use this from melbourne?

    • neil on 14/03/2018 - 23:33
      +2

      Looks like Melbourne flights are $625 and make 1 or more stopovers. Would be cheaper just to get a flight up to Sydney. May not be worth it if you factor in bags.

      If you're not too fussed with where in China you go, there are regularly $300+ flights to random places. China Southern are offering return flights to Taiwan for $562. Or Qingdao for $460 via Capital Airlines. $437 to Hong Kong via Virgin.

  • Fires on 14/03/2018 - 22:37
    +9

    I flew back from Haikou with Hainan Airlines on Monday and thought I would give some information that may assist. The flight out was lalmoat empty and had a row of 4 seats to myself. Returning, the flight was almost full. The international terminal is relatively small and iin.a seperate building from the domestic terminal. No jetway and a remote stand in front of the domestic terminal, bused to the Int. Terminal. A free shuttle runs every 15 minutes or an 800m walk (uncovered). I didn’t stay in Haikou but jumped on the train to Sanya. Departing, the queues were huge and it took an hour to check in. 4 desks for a full flight. Inflight - food was ok. Wine on the first service and that was it. Limited English but enough. IFE was ok. Plane was clean and the toilets were regularly checked. If you’re there a little longer I would recommend a quick trip over to Hong Kong. You can do this from both Haikou and Sanya.

    • mcnugget on 14/03/2018 - 23:57

      So no free booze available all flight?

      Was going to set an Ozbargain David Boon-esk type record next week.

    • stickyfingers on 15/03/2018 - 00:16

      Anywhere else you’d recommend for someone who’s never been to China/HK?

      How difficult is it to go to HK with the Haikou VOA?

      • merc on 15/03/2018 - 10:34
        +1

        If you're an Australian national, you won't need a visa to go to Hong Kong if it's less than 90 days.

        • mcnugget on 15/03/2018 - 11:07
          +2

          … but you need another visa when crossing back over the border to fly home from Haikou.

          Weighed up the options (as hitting up Macau/HK) and easiest way was to get the double entry before going.

  • [Deactivated] on 15/03/2018 - 10:32

    hey anyone know if you can get a visa on arrival with a HKID? I know shenzhen you used to be able to do it. Actually I can use my China "return home" card thing but kids don't have it any Honkies here that can help me? thx

    • CharityCase on 15/03/2018 - 11:04

      If you don't have the mainland travel permit then just apply a voa your Australian passport

  • Tasmaniac on 15/03/2018 - 11:12
    +2

    "So what did you do last weekend" ?.

    "Just hung out in Haikou and ate some lunch".

  • laser on 15/03/2018 - 13:04
    +8

    I am in Hainan now, in a beach resort in Sanya, flew into Haikou yesterday on the 214 return fare and took a bullet train from Haikou to Sanya. Theres not much in Haikou, Sanya has nice beaches. It took two hours to get visa on arrival, and you are advised to carry 168 Yuan exact change if possible. Sydney wont even give you a boarding pass if you cant show then that you have enough Yuan in cash and two passport photos. Flight was quite nice, cabin crew were better than QANTAS. Haikou is a very small regional airport, and the VOA staff dont appear to be geared up for the Visa On Arrival procedures. They did try very hard but it was a bit haphazard. To take the bullet train to Sanya, take the yellow shuttle bus to the Domestic terminal, there are escalators leading down to Meilan Railway station. It took just over an hour to get to Sanya, gobsmackingky fast train!

    • laser on 15/03/2018 - 13:06

      While we were waiting for VOA, I called out asking if anyone was an Ozbargainer, no one responded. Thought we would have an Ozb get together in Meilan airport, but was not to be!

    • bettina44 on 15/03/2018 - 22:19
      +1

      Hey we were on the same flight! Shoulda yelled louder!

      • laser on 16/03/2018 - 01:03

        You werent the girl staying in the Hilton Haikou were you?

        • bettina44 on 16/03/2018 - 03:08

          Nah Grand Hyatt Sanya, we took a bus and bullet train like you :)

    • G14Classified on 17/03/2018 - 22:00

      did you have to pre book your train tickets from Meilan to Sanya? or bought them over there after clearing passport control?

      • retiredfeline on 17/03/2018 - 22:08
        +1

        Just buy it from a vending machine (advantage: English can be selected) or from a counter.

        • G14Classified on 17/03/2018 - 22:10

          awesome. thanks, i had read somewhere that the trains can get full and advised to pre-book tickets in advance but wasnt sure given that VOA's seem to be taking some time so was considering a night in Haikou before heading to Sanya. Will probably just head straight to Sanya if people here had no issues with buying train tickets upon arrival. thanks

        • retiredfeline on 17/03/2018 - 22:13
          +2

          @mangostickyrice: Even if you could get the tickets delivered, they would tie you down to a particular service and you don't know when you will pass immigration. So just wing it and take the next available service if there are crowds.

        • bettina44 on 20/03/2018 - 00:01

          @greenpossum: yep that on our flight Sydney to haikou visa took about an hour cause there were about 20 people but from macau to haikou it took 5 mins because my partner was the only one to get a voa.

  • JF999 on 15/03/2018 - 14:26
    +1

    Damn, cheaper than fly to Mel, Could just go to Sanya for a long weekend, but no holiday!

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