Hong Kong Airlines Begins Daily Flights to Sydney
The inaugural flight HX017 landed at SYD was treated to a traditional water cannon salute (Photo Sydney Airport)

Hong Kong Airlines New Flights to Sydney

On June 20th Hong Kong Airlines (HX017) touched down at Sydney Airport, marking the launch of a new daily service connecting Hong Kong and Sydney.

To mark the new milestone in its network expansion, Hong Kong Airlines held celebratory events at both Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Sydney Airport (SYD).

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is held at SYD to officially mark the launch of the new Hong Kong Airlines service.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at SYD

To celebrate the launch of the new service, passengers travelling on this route and transit at Hong Kong for selected Hong Kong Airlines flights* to Vancouver, Bali, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Shanghai (Pudong), Haikou, or Sanya, between 20 June and 31 October 2025, will receive complimentary access to the airline’s flagship lounge “Club Autus” at Hong Kong International Airport. Terms and Conditions applied.

The launch of the Sydney service marks an expansion strategy for the carrier, with several new and resumed routes including the Gold Coast, Vancouver, and Hulunbuir. In addition to the new routes, the Company also increased the frequency of services on multiple routes to cater to the summer travel demand. This includes the resumption of seasonal flights to the Maldives and an increase in flights to Da Nang to two per day. Additionally, flights to Shanghai Pudong will be increased to four per day, while services to Hangzhou and Nanjing will become twice day. 

Hong Kong Airlines flight schedule* between Hong Kong and Sydney (All times local): 

RouteFlight NumberDepartureArrivalFrequency
HKG – SYDHX01722:2509:50+1Daily
SYD – HKGHX01811:3019:10

A few simple preparations can make international travel smoother. Many travellers install an eSIM card before departure so they can access maps and transport apps immediately after landing, while travel insurance may provide coverage for unexpected disruptions. When using public Wi-Fi abroad, some travellers also activate a VPN service such as NordVPN for an extra layer of online security.

* Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice

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Paul Lo

Paul Lo is an independent travel journalist and editor focused on global hotel openings, airline lounges, and hospitality industry developments. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Shanghai, he previously worked at South China Morning Post, Apple Daily, Shanghai Daily, and Global Times, covering news and developments across Asia.