Phoenix Airport went into service on July 1st , 1994. According to 2001 data, the passenger handling capacity of the airport was ranked No.29 among 143 airports in the country. At present, it has 106 flights of which 103 are national direct and 3 international flights. As well, more than 20 flights are continuing 
tourism charter flights. Altogether the flights connect with 63 cities, including 23 international cities.
Located 11 kilometers away from Sanya city in the northwest, the airport is surrounded by the famous landscapes of romantic Sanya Bay and Luhuitou in the east and the well-known"Tianyahaijiao"in the west. The green Phoenix Mountain in the north, after which the airport takes its name and to the south, the vast South Sea
Services
Airport Hotlines: 0898-88289114, 0898-88289389
Easy Boarding: A series of paid services including exclusive boarding desks, security pass and first-class lounges to expedite the boarding procedures is greatly favored by passengers.
Tel: 0898-8289120
Visa on Arrival: Passengers from countries, which have foreign relations or are engaged in official trade with the People' s Republic of China (PRC) can enjoy the facility of Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Sanya International Airport.
Transportation:
There are airdrome buses at the airport's exit to the city zone which cost CNY 10. It will take approximately 30 minutes to reach the terminal from the Main Bus Station in the city zone. The last run of the bus leaves the airport 40 minutes after the arrival of the last plane, make sure that you will not miss this bus. You can also take a taxi to the urban area for a fare of about CNY 35.
In addition, you can take buses at the airport to Sanya Bay and Dadonghai directly for a ticket fee of CNY 20. The taxi fare to Sanya Bay is about CNY 20, to Dadonghai is about CNY 50 and to Asian Dragon Bay (Yalong Wan) is about CNY 100.