# Qiongzhou Strait

Lunar New Year Exodus Strains Hainan: Flights and Ferries Sold Out as Return Rush Drives Prices Skyward

As the Lunar New Year return peak hits, Hainan is experiencing acute transport shortages: flights from Haikou to major mainland cities are selling out and ferry crossings on the Qiongzhou Strait have no available seats. The squeeze reflects a strong inbound tourism rebound to Hainan and an asymmetric flow of passengers that has pushed outbound fares sharply higher while some inbound fares have plunged.