Hainan Airlines
ChinaAbout the airline
Hainan Airlines (HU/CHH) is China's leading Skytrax five-star airline, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Haikou. It operates nearly 1,700 routes across Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and Africa from hubs in Beijing and Haikou, serving 53 overseas cities with a modern mixed-fleet.
Fleet
Hainan Airlines (IATA: HU, ICAO: CHH) was established in 1989 and has grown into one of China's major carriers. Headquartered in Haikou, Hainan, the airline operates from two primary hubs: Beijing Capital International Airport and Haikou Meilan International Airport, positioning itself as a key connector for both domestic and international traffic across East Asia and beyond.
The airline's network is extensive, encompassing nearly 1,700 domestic and international routes that span 53 overseas cities. This reach covers all major regions: Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and Africa. Such breadth makes Hainan Airlines a significant player in long-haul and regional connectivity, particularly for travelers moving between China and Western markets.
Hainan Airlines operates a modern, diversified fleet including the Airbus A330 and A350 for long-haul services, Boeing 737 and 787 for regional and intercontinental routes, and the domestically-produced Comac C919 for select services. This mix enables flexible capacity management across different route profiles while supporting China's aviation industry development.