Sanya Phoenix International Airport

Sanya Phoenix International Airport, the second largest airport in Hainan province, is located about 11 km northwest of Sanya. The airport is served by airlines flying to over 130 overseas cities and is one of the busiest domestic aviation hubs. It got a four-star review from the UK-based consultancy Skytrax.

Official Website: http://www.sanyaairport.com/ (currently inaccessible)

Location: Phoenix Town, Sanya City, Hainan

Taxi: It will take half an hour and about 25 yuan to reach downtown Sanya by taxi. Tourists can dial +86 0898-96789 to call a taxi.

Railway: Phoenix Airport is on the western track of the high-speed loop line circling Hainan island. The railway station is close to the terminal buildings and is hard to miss.

Shuttles and buses:

Shuttle Line 1 from Phoenix Airport to East Sea Scenic Area (大东海) operates 24 hours a day and stops at Binhai Road, Sanya Resort Village, Jinjiling Road, Jiefang Road, Sanya Station, Xiayangtian and East Sea Scenic Area. The ticket price is about 10 yuan.

Shuttle Line 2 from downtown Sanya to Phoenix Airport operates from 8:45 to 20:30 and stops at many hotels along the line. The ticket price is from 10 to 15 yuan.

City bus No 8 departs every 10 minutes from 6:00 to 23:00. The major stops include Sanya Bay, Binhai Road and East Sea Scenic Area. The ticket price is 5 yuan.