How to get to Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s harbour has long connected the city to the world - and today, its world-class aviation infrastructure makes getting there easy for travellers from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

With frequent direct flights, excellent onward connections and one of the world’s best airports, Hong Kong is an accessible gateway to Asia, an ideal stopover destination, or the perfect start or end point for a cruise.

With more direct flights across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific - getting to Hong Kong has never been easier.

By plane

Easy access from Australia, New Zealand & Fiji

Hong Kong is exceptionally well connected to the Asia-Pacific region, with direct services from major gateways including:

Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide*, Cairns*
New Zealand: Auckland, Christchurch*
South Pacific: Fiji (via Nadi)

From Australia and New Zealand, flight times typically range from 9 to 11 hours, with both daytime and overnight options available - making Hong Kong a comfortable and convenient long-haul journey.

^{* Seasonal services.}

Hong Kong Airport (HKG) – your 24-hour gateway

Your gateway to the city is the 24-hour Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), which is consistently ranked among the best airports in the world. You can get flight and airport information by downloading the ‘HKG My Flight’ app, or use the search function below to find the most appropriate airlines travelling to and from your location.

Travellers arriving at HKIA can reach the city centre easily by train, bus or taxi. The Airport Express train provides a fast and comfortable connection to Central in around 25 minutes.

Starting 7 April, passengers will not be allowed to use power banks to charge portable electronic devices or to recharge their power banks during flights. Additionally, stowing power banks in the overhead compartments will be prohibited. For more information, please check with your airline for the latest updates.

How to get to/from the airport

Check flight schedule

If travelling to Hong Kong by plane, travellers will arrive at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and can reach the city centre by bus, train or taxi. For more information, please check the link below.

Hong Kong International Airport

By Airline Carrier

Australia Flight Services to Hong Kong

The following airlines offer direct services to Hong Kong from Australia. As schedules may change, please visit airline websites for the latest timetables.

Cathay Pacific – direct flights from:

Adelaide (seasonal)
Brisbane
Cairns (seasonal)
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney

Qantas – direct flights from:

Melbourne
Sydney

Hong Kong Airlines – direct flights from:

Sydney
Melbourne (NEW)

Approximate flight times:

Adelaide – 8hrs 50mins
Brisbane – 8hrs 50mins
Cairns – 7hrs 15mins
Melbourne – 9 ½ hrs
Perth – 7hrs 50mins
Sydney – 9 ½ hrs

Airline	Reservations	Website
Cathay Pacific	131747	www.cathaypacific.com.au
Qantas	131313	www.qantas.com
Hong Kong Airlines	1800 003 812	www.hongkongairlines.com

New Zealand Flight Services to Hong Kong

The following airlines offer services to Hong Kong from New Zealand. As schedules change occasionally we advise you to visit their websites to obtain the most up-to-date flight timetables.

Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific offer direct flights from Auckland and indirect flights from Christchurch to Hong Kong.

Qantas Airways offers indirect flights from Auckland and Christchurch to Hong Kong via major Australian cities.

Flight times to Hong Kong from the following cities are approximately:

Auckland – 11 ½ hrs
Christchurch – 14 hrs+ (indirect)

Airline	Reservations	Website
Air New Zealand	0800 737 000	www.airnewzealand.co.nz
Cathay Pacific	(09) 379 0861	www.cathaypacific.com/cx
Qantas	0800 808 767	www.qantas.com

South Pacific Flight Services to Hong Kong

Travellers from the South Pacific can reach Hong Kong via direct and one-stop services, with convenient connections through regional hubs.

Fiji Airways offers direct flights from Nadi to Hong Kong, providing an easy gateway for travellers from Fiji and the wider South Pacific region.

As schedules change occasionally we advise you to visit their websites to obtain the most up-to-date flight timetables.

Airline	Reservations	Website
Fiji Airways	+679 672 0888 or +679 330 4388	www.fijiairways.com

Stopovers & Cruises

Hong Kong is also a popular stopover destination for travellers flying between Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Perfectly positioned along major air routes, it offers an effortless way to break up a long journey while experiencing a world-class city in just a few days.

With excellent air connectivity, seamless airport transfers and compact neighbourhoods, travellers can enjoy everything from harbour views and street food to culture and nature - all without straying far from the city.

Whether it’s a short 24-hour pause or a multi-day stay, Hong Kong turns a stopover into a destination in its own right.

Make the most of your stopover

Hong Kong also plays an important role as a cruise hub. With modern cruise terminals conveniently located near both the airport and the city centre, travellers can move easily between flights, hotels and the harbour.

As a regular home port for major cruise lines sailing across Asia, Hong Kong is the perfect place to start or end your cruise.

Discover your cruise journey

Maximise your time at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

Maximise your time at Ocean Terminal

WHY HONG KONG IS A GREAT OPTION FOR APAC TRAVELLERS

Visa-free entry for Australian, New Zealand and Fijian passport holders for short stays (up to 90 days)
English widely spoken, alongside Cantonese
No tipping culture, making travel simple and transparent
Excellent public transport, including trains, ferries and trams
Ideal for a city break, stopover, or cruise gateway
Minimal time difference means less jet lag and more time to enjoy Hong Kong.

By train from the Mainland

It’s possible to visit Hong Kong from cities in the Mainland by both high-speed trains and the East Rail Line via Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau stations.

Visitors can take a high-speed train to Hong Kong from numerous cities in the Mainland. The 26 km ‘Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong’ High-Speed Rail (Hong Kong section) runs from West Kowloon and connects passengers to the national high-speed rail network. Visitors can travel directly between Hong Kong and 58 destinations in the Mainland, including Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Xiamen and Kunming.

To see everything you need to know about the high-speed rail, please click here for details.

You may also take the East Rail Line to and from Shenzhen and Hong Kong via Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau stations. For more information on high-speed trains and the East Rail Line, please check the links below:

Hong Kong West Kowloon Station

Lok Ma Chau Spur Line

Lo Wu

By coach from the Mainland and Macao

Visitors can use cross-boundary coaches to travel to Hong Kong from Macao and cities in the Mainland. There are cross-boundary coach services via the six major road-based land crossings in Hong Kong: Shenzhen Bay Port, Lok Ma Chau, Man Kam To, Sha Tau Kok, Heung Yuen Wai and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

HONG KONG-ZHUHAI-MACAO BRIDGE

Passengers can take shuttle buses or cross-boundary coaches between Hong Kong and Macao, or Hong Kong and Zhuhai via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Cross-boundary coaches provide services between urban areas of Hong Kong and Zhuhai or Macao to different parts of Hong Kong. The main stopping points in Hong Kong include Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Station, Mong Kok, Prince Edward, Kwun Tong and Tseung Kwan O. The main destinations in the Mainland via the bridge include Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Jiangmen, Xinhui, Kaiping, Taishan and Yangjiang.

Hong Kong is reachable by cross-boundary coaches and shuttle buses through six major road-based land crossings. For more information, please check the links below.

Hong Kong Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

Shenzhen Bay

Lok Ma Chau

Heung Yuen Wai

By ferry from the Mainland and Macao

ANNOUNCEMENT

Passenger clearance services at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal and the China Ferry Terminal continue to operate with regular services.
Air-to-sea ferry transfer services from the SkyPier of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to the Shenzhen Shekou Port have resumed. Sea-to-air and air-to-sea ferry transfer services are available at the Shekou Port for transfer passengers. However, sea-to-air and air-to-sea transfer services between the HKIA SkyPier and other Chinese Mainland ports remain unavailable at HKIA. Sea-to-air and air-to-sea ferry services between the SkyPier and Macao have resumed. For details, please visit their website.

Hong Kong is linked to a number of ports in the Mainland by high-speed ferries servicing Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Hong Kong International Airport (off Lantau Island).

HONG KONG–MACAU FERRY TERMINAL

TurboJet provides ferry services between Hong Kong and Macao that take approximately 55 minutes.
Chu Kong Passenger Transport (CKS) provides ferry services between Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta cities of Shenzhen Shekou and Zhuhai.
Cotai Water Jet provides ferry services between Hong Kong and Macao.

Address: 200 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island
How to get there: MTR Sheung Wan Station, Exit D

HONG KONG–CHINA FERRY TERMINAL

TurboJet operated by Shun Tak China Travel Ship Management Limited provides ferry services between Hong Kong and Macao that take approximately 60 minutes.
Chu Kong Passenger Transport (CKS) provides ferry services between Hong Kong and cities in Guangdong province.
Cotai Water Jet provides ferry services between Hong Kong and Macao.

Address: 33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
How to get there: MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Exit A1

HONG KONG SKYPIER

Passengers transiting through Hong Kong International Airport on their way to the Pearl River Delta region via SkyPier ferry services do not need to go through immigration and customs or reclaim baggage.

Chu Kong Passenger Transport (CKS) provides ferry services between Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta cities of Shenzhen (Shekou), Shenzhen Airport (Fuyong), Guangzhou Lianhuashan, Guangzhou Nansha, Zhongshan, Dongguan (Humen) and Zhuhai.
Cotai Water Jet provides ferry services between Hong Kong and Macao.
TurboJet provides ferry services between Hong Kong and Macao.

Address: 3 Sky City Road East, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau