Cheap Flights from London to Hong Kong

Which airlines fly from London to Hong Kong?

You can take non-stop flights from London to Hong Kong with 3 airlines:

• British Airways
• Cathay Pacific
• Virgin Atlantic

These all depart from London Heathrow Airport, but Cathay Pacific also uses London Gatwick.

If you want to save money and don't mind layovers, more airlines offer 1-stop flights.

Is there a time difference between London and Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is 7 or 8 hours ahead of London, depending on daylight saving time in the United Kingdom.

What is the weather like in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is a much warmer city than London, especially in summer when the average temperature reaches 30°C in July. Summer is also the wettest season. Spring and autumn (March to April and October to November) could be preferable times to visit if you want to avoid the heat and the rain.

How expensive is Hong Kong?

Essential travel information for Hong Kong

• Australian passport holders don't need a visa for Hong Kong if you're not visiting for more than 90 days.
• Save money on most types of public transport in Hong Kong by picking up an Octopus card from an Airport Express Customer Service Centre.

Departing from London

Direct flights to Hong Kong leave from London's 2 largest airports:

• London Heathrow (LHR)
• London Gatwick (LGW)

Getting to these airports from the city centre can take 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the type of transport you choose and traffic levels.

If you're taking a connecting flight, these may leave from other London airports. You should aim to arrive 3 hours before your Hong Kong flight is scheduled to depart, not counting travel time to the airport.

Arriving in Hong Kong

Hong Kong International (HKG) is one of Asia's busiest airports and has one of its largest terminals. Here, you'll find ATMs, currency exchange, food, drink and shopping options, free Wi-Fi and anything else you need after clearing immigration.

The fastest route from the airport to the city is on the Airport Express train. This takes 20 minutes to reach Kowloon (HK$100) and 24 minutes to Hong Kong station (HK$115). If you're not in a hurry, bus A21 reaches Kowloon in 50 minutes (HK$35) and the A11 gets to Hong Kong Island in around an hour (HK$45). Taxis are much more expensive, or you can hire a car.

Return flights from Hong Kong to London

Hong Kong International is far from Hong Kong Island and Kowloon on a separate island. If you're travelling during rush hour, make sure you give yourself plenty of time and arrive at the airport 3 hours early for international flights.

Find out what else you need to know for your return flights from Hong Kong to London.

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Please note: all information is correct as of February 2019.