Hong Kong Airlines Unveils Sydney Service, Connecting Two Major Cities with Enhanced Travel Opportunities

Published on June 21, 2025

Hong Kong Airlines has launched its new service between Hong Kong and Sydney, offering passengers enhanced connectivity between two major global hubs. This strategic move is designed to cater to both business and leisure travelers, addressing the growing demand for direct and efficient travel options between the two cities. By expanding its network, Hong Kong Airlines not only strengthens its position in the competitive aviation market but also contributes to the increased accessibility and economic ties between Hong Kong and Australia, making this new route a significant milestone for both airlines and travelers alike.

Hong Kong Airlines has proudly commenced its inaugural flight between Hong Kong and Sydney, Australia, marking a key milestone in the airline’s expansion. This new route offers both business and leisure travelers enhanced travel options and makes Hong Kong Airlines the second local carrier to operate on this significant connection, improving travel accessibility between the two cities.

A special launch event was held at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to celebrate the occasion, where a number of distinguished guests participated in the festivities. Among those in attendance were Jeff Sun, President of Hong Kong Airlines; Ian McGraw, representing the Australian Consulate-General in Hong Kong; Carmen Tam and Vivien Yuen from Tourism Australia; Jennifer Tung from Destination New South Wales; and Ricky Chong from the Airport Authority Hong Kong. The guests mingled with passengers, offering commemorative souvenirs to commemorate the historic debut of the new service.

During the event, Hong Kong Airlines President Mr Jeff Sun stated: “As a full-service local carrier, the launch of our Sydney service marks a significant step in our transformation to an international airline. Sydney is not only a popular destination for leisure and business travel but also one of Australia’s most vital economic hubs. The expansion of the bilateral traffic rights agreement allows us to offer more choice to travellers in both cities, strengthening the connection between them.”

 He added, “While Hong Kong Airlines may be a younger brand in the mature Australian market, we are endeavouring in our commitment to providing quality service. We operate this route with our Airbus A330 aircraft, featuring comfortable business and economy class cabins, and strive to deliver a passenger-centric in-flight experience through attentive service and fine dining for our long-haul customers.”

Sydney Airport CEO Mr Scott Charlton said: “We’re proud to welcome Hong Kong Airlines to Sydney as our 52nd airline partner with its strong reputation for service excellence, efficiency and value. This inaugural service comes on the back of the first expansion in bilateral air traffic rights between Australia and Hong Kong in 19 years and we thank the Albanese Federal Government for its role in enabling this important agreement, which reflects the strength of our longstanding cultural and economic ties.”

NSW Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper, said: “Hong Kong is a priority international market for NSW, with incoming travellers contributing substantially to the NSW visitor economy. The Minns Labor Government has made it very clear; we want to grow our visitor economy and the best way to do this is by increasing airline capacity and unlocking new international markets for NSW. We’ve set our sights on increasing the state’s aviation capacity by 8.5 million seats, and this new Hong Kong route will complement other new routes we’re securing as we work towards landing this goal.”

Mr Wang Yu, Consul General of People’s Republic of China (Sydney), said: “As the second Hong Kong-based airline to operate the Hong Kong–Sydney route, Hong Kong Airlines not only provides a convenient new option for traveling between China and Australia, but also contributes to enhanced exchanges among students, tourists, business professionals and friends from all walks of life. This new service will strengthen Hong Kong and Sydney’s role as vital gateways for the flow of people and goods, injecting fresh momentum into the economic and cultural ties between China and Australia. Its launch will also attract more international travelers to transit through Hong Kong or Sydney, further strengthening both cities’ positions as global aviation hubs and creating new opportunities for trade and investment.

Looking ahead, the Consulate-General of China in Sydney will continue to encourage and support airlines from both China and Australia in restoring or launching new routes based on the principle of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. We believe that Hong Kong Airlines will continuously enhance its service quality and showcase a good corporate image.”

Complimentary Lounge Access for Connecting Passengers

In honor of the new route launch, passengers traveling on select Hong Kong Airlines flights* to Vancouver, Bali, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Shanghai (Pudong), Haikou, or Sanya, and transiting through Hong Kong between 20 June and 31 October 2025, will be granted free access to the airline’s premier lounge, “Club Autus,” at Hong Kong International Airport.

Complimentary Lounge Access for Connecting Passengers

In honor of the new route launch, passengers traveling on select Hong Kong Airlines flights* to Vancouver, Bali, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Shanghai (Pudong), Haikou, or Sanya, and transiting through Hong Kong between 20 June and 31 October 2025, will be granted free access to the airline’s premier lounge, “Club Autus,” at Hong Kong International Airport.

Hong Kong Airlines has launched its new service connecting Hong Kong and Sydney, providing enhanced travel options for both business and leisure travelers. This move strengthens connectivity between two major global cities, contributing to economic growth and fostering closer ties between Hong Kong and Australia.

Complimentary Lounge Access for Connecting Passengers

In honor of the new route launch, passengers traveling on select Hong Kong Airlines flights* to Vancouver, Bali, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Shanghai (Pudong), Haikou, or Sanya, and transiting through Hong Kong between 20 June and 31 October 2025, will be granted free access to the airline’s premier lounge, “Club Autus,” at Hong Kong International Airport.

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