The airport is about 10 km from the city center; taxis take 15–20 minutes.
Things to do at Hami Airport (HMI)
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At the airport
Things to do in Hami Airport
Hami (Kumul) is an ancient oasis at the eastern gateway to Xinjiang's Silk Road, and the city that gave its name to the honeydew melon — Hami melons are among China's most prized agricultural exports, grown in this sun-drenched, mineral-rich terrain. The Hui Wang (Hami Khanate) Tombs are an ornate Qing-era mausoleum complex for the local Uyghur rulers who pledged loyalty to the Qing Emperor. The Heavenly Lake of Hami (Tianshan Tianchi) offers alpine scenery at considerably fewer crowds than Urumqi's version of the same.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Hami Airport
- Hami melons are sold throughout the city — buy from street vendors in summer harvest season (July– September) for peak sweetness.
- Carry your passport for checkpoint registrations, which are routine throughout Xinjiang.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at HMI
Discover Sanctifly partner lounges at Hami Airport (HMI). Book access with your points.Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.