Plan Your Trip · How to Get Here

Closer than
you think.

Hainan is a tropical island with full international airports — not a remote outpost you have to fight your way to. Direct flights from Europe, Russia, and most of Asia. We meet you at arrivals and drive you to the Wave Pool.

Two Gateways Haikou (HAK) · Sanya (SYX)

Drive to Wave Pool 1–2 hours, coastal road

Visa 30 days visa-free, 59 countries

Transfer Included · English-speaking

The Short Version

Fly to Hainan.
We’ll do the rest.

Most people picture Hainan as somewhere obscure. It’s not. It’s China’s southernmost province — a tropical island the size of Belgium — with two international airports, a high-speed rail loop, and direct flights from Moscow, London, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, and dozens of other hubs.

You book one flight to either Haikou (HAK) or Sanya (SYX). Our driver is waiting at arrivals with your name on a sign. From there it’s a one- to two-hour drive down the coast in a private business van, and you’re standing at the pool. No domestic transfers, no rental cars, no figuring out a Chinese train app at midnight.

“One international flight, one driver, one drive. That’s the whole journey — and most of it has an ocean view.”

Step 1 · Fly Into Hainan

Two international airports.
Pick whichever flight works.

Hainan has two full international airports on opposite ends of the island. Haikou is the bigger international hub; Sanya is the closer one to the Wave Pool. Both work — we transfer from either.

Most international flights

Haikou Meilan International

HAK

The island’s primary international gateway, on the north coast. The widest range of long-haul and Southeast Asian routes — and where most flights from Europe and Russia land.

Drive to Wave Pool ~2 hours

Distance ~150 km

Closer to the resort

Sanya Phoenix International

SYX

The southern airport, set in Hainan’s tropical resort zone. Strong on Russian and regional Asian routes — and the shortest drive to the Wave Pool.

Drive to Wave Pool ~1 hour

Distance ~70 km

Where People Fly From

Direct routes from
four corners of the world.

The flight options below are the direct, non-stop routes operating year-round or seasonally. If you don’t see your city, almost any major Asian hub (Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul) is a one-stop connection.

01 — Europe

From Europe

~10–11 hour flight

London (LHR) → Haikou, year-round
Brussels (BRU) → Haikou, twice weekly
Other cities: 1 stop via London, Frankfurt, or Doha

02 — North America

From the US & Canada

~17–20 hours total · 1 stop

West Coast (LAX, SFO, SEA, YVR) via Hong Kong, Seoul, or Tokyo
East Coast (JFK, EWR, BOS, YYZ) via Hong Kong, Beijing, or Shanghai
One same-day onward flight to Haikou or Sanya — we book the connection

03 — Russia & CIS

From Russia

~9–10 hour flight

Moscow (SVO) → Sanya, year-round
Moscow (SVO) → Haikou, year-round
Seasonal charters from St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk

04 — Southeast Asia

From SE Asia

~3–5 hour flight

Singapore (SIN) → Haikou, daily
Bangkok (BKK) → Haikou, year-round
Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Kota Kinabalu

05 — East Asia

From Korea & Japan

~3–4 hour flight

Seoul (ICN) → Haikou & Sanya, multiple weekly
Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei via Shanghai or Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the most reliable hub for any onward connection

06 — Australia

From Australia

~12–14 hours total · 1 stop

Sydney / Melbourne / Perth via Hong Kong, Singapore, or Guangzhou
Sydney→HKG→HAK is the smoothest routing
One same-day connection — we book it for you

Step 2 · The Airport Pickup

Land. Walk out.
Find your name on a sign.

The moment you exit customs, an English-speaking driver from our team is waiting in the arrivals hall. You don’t need to find a taxi, queue at a counter, or download an app. From the gate to the resort is one continuous handoff.

You send us your flight

Once your ticket is booked, you forward us the e-ticket. We track your flight in real time — if it’s delayed, our driver shifts with it. No phone calls needed from your end.

Driver waiting at arrivals

An English-speaking driver from our team meets you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. WhatsApp number is shared in advance, so if anything is unclear, you have a real person to call.

Private business van

Modern Mercedes / Buick business van (MPV) with Wi-Fi, bottled water, and space for boards and luggage. Up to 6 passengers per vehicle — bigger groups get a second car.

The drive to the wave

From Sanya it’s about 60 minutes up the coast. From Haikou, around 2 hours down the east coast. Either way, most of it is highway with the ocean on one side and tropical mountains on the other.

Check-in, then surf

Driver drops you at the resort, your trip coordinator meets you in the lobby with a cold towel and the schedule for the next day. If you arrive with energy, the pool is a 5-minute walk.

The Coastal Drive

One of the better
airport transfers
you’ll do.

Hainan’s east coast highway runs straight along the South China Sea. It’s the same road you’d drive for the view — we’re just driving it because the airport happens to be at one end.

Vehicle Mercedes V-Class or equivalent business van (MPV)

Capacity Up to 6 guests + boards & luggage

Onboard Wi-Fi, USB charging, bottled water, A/C

Driver English-speaking, vetted, in uniform

30 Days visa-free

Good news

Hainan is China’s easiest entry.

Travelers from 59 countries — including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Russia, and most of Southeast Asia — can enter Hainan visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism, as long as you fly in directly. We’ll confirm your eligibility when you book and walk you through the (very short) registration step.

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FAQ

The questions we get most.

Which airport should I fly into — Haikou or Sanya?

Whichever has the better flight for you. Sanya (SYX) is closer to the resort (1-hour drive vs. 2 hours from Haikou), but Haikou (HAK) has more international routes — especially from Europe. Send us your departure city and we’ll tell you the best option.

Is the airport transfer included?

Yes. Every package includes round-trip private transfers between either airport and the resort. There’s nothing extra to book or pay for the drive.

What if my flight is delayed or arrives late at night?

We track your flight live. If you’re delayed, the driver shifts with the new arrival time — no need to call us. Late-night arrivals are fine; the resort accepts check-ins 24/7.

What if I bring my own surfboard?

No problem. Our business vans are sized for boards and bags. If you’re traveling with multiple boards or a big group, just let us know in advance and we’ll size the vehicle accordingly.

Do I need to speak Chinese?

No. Your driver, trip coordinator, and resort staff all speak English. WhatsApp is the main channel for communication before, during, and after your stay.

Can I add a stopover in Sanya or Haikou?

Absolutely. A lot of guests spend a night in Sanya at the start or end of the trip — beach hotels, seafood, the city. We can arrange the extra night and the transfer split.

What if I’m flying from the US, Canada, or Australia — no direct flights?

One stop is all it takes. From North America, the smoothest routings go through Hong Kong, Seoul (ICN), or Tokyo on the West Coast, and through Hong Kong, Beijing, or Shanghai on the East Coast. From Australia, Hong Kong or Singapore is the cleanest. All of these hubs have multiple onward flights to Haikou or Sanya every day — we’ll help you pick the connection.

Closer thanyou think.

Fly to Hainan.We’ll do the rest.

Two international airports.Pick whichever flight works.