Note: this is an independent guide, not the official Hainan Airlines website. Official site: www.hnair.com
Hainan Airlines (海南航空, IATA: HU) is a full-service carrier based in Mainland China, with its main hub at Haikou Meilan & Beijing Capital.
Founded in 1993 and part of 海航航空集团（方大集团）.
A long-time SKYTRAX five-star airline with a strong service reputation, Hainan Airlines is known for flying Boeing 787s nonstop to Europe and North America not only from Beijing but from second-tier cities like Shenzhen, Chongqing and Xi’an.
This page gathers the essentials for flying with Hainan Airlines: official website, fares, online check-in, baggage rules and customer service contacts.
Hainan Airlines, established in 1993, sits within 海航航空集团（方大集团）; outside the big alliances, it relies on bilateral codeshares for international connectivity.
Network & hub
In network terms, Hainan Airlines's core strength is Nonstop Europe/North America from Beijing and several second-tier cities. At Haikou Meilan & Beijing Capital the airline runs its own check-in zones and premium facilities, and minimum connection times are most reliable there.
Booking & travel tips
Booking tips: fares float with live inventory — 2–6 weeks out (2–4 months long-haul) is usually the trough, and member pricing can undercut platforms. Add your Fortune Wings Club number at booking; retro-crediting needs boarding passes. Paid upgrade windows open around check-in at prices well below purchase-time premiums, and pre-bought extra baggage saves 30%+ versus airport rates.
The official website is www.hnair.com. AirFlights.cn is an independent guide with price-comparison links.
How do I find cheap Hainan Airlines tickets?
Compare live fares on Trip.com — prices vary a lot by date and cabin — or book directly on the airline's own site. Airline member days and seasonal sales bring extra discounts.
Does Hainan Airlines offer online check-in?
Online check-in opens ~24h before departure; closes ~1h before domestic and ~4-5h before international flights (international passengers must verify documents at the counter).
What is the Hainan Airlines baggage allowance?
1 x 23kg on most international routes; 2 x 23kg to/from Americas and some long-haul routes; max 158cm per piece.
What is the Hainan Airlines frequent flyer program?
Fortune Wings Club. Registration is free; miles can be redeemed for tickets, upgrades and partner benefits.
Where is the Hainan Airlines hub?
The main base is Haikou Meilan & Beijing Capital — the widest choice of frequencies, timings and connections is from there.
