Cheap Flights from Sydney to Hong Kong Intl

Flight Information

Qantas and Cathay Pacific fly direct routes from Sydney to Hong Kong. These cheap flights from Sydney to Hong Kong are available each day. On most days, Qantas runs two flights and Cathay Pacific runs four. It's easy to choose which one fits your schedule. The morning and early afternoon flights from Sydney to Hong Kong can get you there the same day. The evening flights require overnight travel. There are other cheap flights from Sydney to Hong Kong with layovers. Qantas also runs routes that stop in Brisbane and Melbourne.

If you fly on AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines, you'll stopover in Kuala Lumpur. Scoot and Singapore Airlines will have you making a connection in Singapore. If you'd like to fly with Philippine Airlines, plan on changing planes in Manila. China Airlines, Emirates, and Korean Air are some of the other airlines that can take you from Sydney to Hong Kong with one or two stops. The connecting flights from Sydney to Hong Kong are also offered daily. Layovers can be short, around an hour, or they can involve an overnight stay.

Most airlines recommend that international travellers arrive three hours before departure. A passport with at least six months validity, a visa, and a return ticket are required for all travellers visiting Hong Kong.

Sydney Airport (SYD) has three terminals. Terminal 1 is the international terminal, and it's from here that direct flights from Sidney to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific and Qantas depart. The shopping areas are much more extensive than they used to be, and there are several dining establishments in the terminal. You can get a quick bite at Hungry Jack's or Subway or grab a coffee at Mrs. Fields Bakery Cafe. Roll’d offers fresh Vietnamese street food with an Australian twist. Flights from Sydney to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) will arrive in Terminal 1.

On arrival, you'll need to fill out an arrival card, which you can pick up in the immigration hall. There is a large arrival hall where friends and family can greet you. It also has exchange centres for people who want to have cash on hand. One of the unique things about landing at HKG is that you can take a ferry to the city. Skypier operates that ferry. There are also public buses, private bus operators, and taxis that can take you to the city. One of the quickest methods, though, is the train. The Airport Express runs from the airport to various locations in the metro area.

What to Expect in Hong Kong

Sydney is two hours ahead of Hong Kong, so be sure to adjust your watch accordingly. You may be used to warm weather in Sydney but perhaps not humid weather. Humidity levels are high in Hong Kong, reaching 80%, and the summer months are fairly rainy as typhoon season is from May to the end of September. Temperature highs range from 30 °C in the summer to 16 degrees in the winter. Remember that since Sydney is below the equator, it seasons are opposite of Hong Kong's.