Hong Kong Airlines will introduce a new direct service to Sydney, Australia, on 20 June 2025.

This will make Hong Kong Airlines the second Hong Kong-based airline to operate this popular route, enhancing convenience for passengers and promoting market competition. The new service will be operated with daily scheduled flights and is Hong Kong Airlines’ second Australian destination this year, following the successful resumption of seasonal flights to the Gold Coast in January.

The new service will depart Hong Kong as HX017 at 22.25, arriving in Sydney at 9.50+1. The return service, HX018, will leave Sydney at 11.30 and arrive in Hong Kong at 19.15.

The new Sydney service will be operated by A330-300 aircraft, featuring both Business and Economy Class cabins, with a focus on comfort and high-quality service that Hong Kong Airlines is renowned for, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey for all passengers.

“This is an important milestone for Hong Kong Airlines,” says Hong Kong Airlines chairman Mr Yan Bo. “In the past, we only operated flights to the Gold Coast and Cairns in Australia, offering passengers access to popular tourist hotspots in Queensland. Now, we are honoured to extend our reach to Sydney, the country’s most iconic city. This new route will enable us to serve a broader range of international travellers.”

As a full-service carrier, Hong Kong Airlines has been actively expanding its network and improving its service quality in recent years. Currently, it serves more than 30 destinations worldwide. Since the beginning of the year, the carrier has successfully resumed flights to the Gold Coast and Vancouver, officially returning to the long-haul market and actively transforming into a fully-fledged international airline.

Looking ahead, Hong Kong Airlines will continue to optimise its network and expand its fleet for increased capacity to meet the growing demand. At that time, the diversified fleet and robust network will let passengers enjoy greater flexibility and more convenient options for their travel plans, whether they are heading to China, Japan, South Korea, or other popular destinations in the region, or further afield to the Americas, Europe, and other global hotspots.

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