Cheap flights from Guilin to Sanya

Sanya sits in the tropics, so daylight changes little through the year and the calendar is driven more by holidays than by long summer evenings. October is the cheapest month among those priced, with dated fares shown from October to May. Midweek travel can be calmer than weekend departures, and it is worth booking early around Christmas and school holidays.

What is included changes by fare as much as by airline, so check whether checked baggage, seat selection, meals and changes are part of the price or sold as extras before you pay. The carriers on this route are Sichuan Airlines, GB Airways, Xiamen Airlines, Air China, Juneyao Airlines, Okay Airways, Air Changan, Shandong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines, and direct flights are available. Some fares are fuller bundles and others are lighter, but the only reliable test is the fare rules on your chosen flight; if an itinerary connects, baggage and ticket protection can differ from a non-stop journey, so read the whole route's conditions.

Sanya is served by a single airport, which keeps transfers straightforward, though busy periods can mean longer waits at baggage claim and in taxi queues. Most travellers head into town by taxi, airport bus or a pre-booked car, and having your hotel address in Chinese characters makes the first hour easier. Watch for unofficial drivers in the arrivals hall, agree the fare or use the meter, and allow extra time if you land during a holiday period.

Currency

CNY (¥)

Power sockets

Type A, C, I · 220 V

Language

Putonghua

Emergency number

110, 119, 120

Driving side

right

Calling code

+86

Internet domain

.cn, .中国

Population of Sanya

1.0 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Shanghai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your itinerary is non-stop or connects through another city, especially if the tickets are separate.
• Check how baggage is handled on a connection, because a low-cost leg may not include a checked bag.
• Check which fare you bought before adding seats, meals or changes.
• Check your passport and any visa or entry rules for China before you travel.
• Check the month in the price calendar, since October is the cheapest month and school holidays can raise fares.
• Check the airport named on your ticket before you leave for the airport.