Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hong Kong International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
Flights from SYD to HKG start at 07:35 — the earliest with Cathay Pacific. The last departure is at 22:20 with Cathay Pacific. In total, you can choose from 42 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SYD to HKG flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Getting to Hong Kong (and then exploring more of China!) is a cinch with Cathay Pacific. This popular airline has direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Cathay Pacific.
With an impressive 82.28% of services arriving as scheduled, Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering SYD to HKG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SYD and HKG:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Rs55,727 is the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs112,380. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to HKG.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights leaving from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Consider booking a hotel close to HKG if you're taking a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Hong Kong in April.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hong Kong International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Hong Kong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to HKG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Hong Kong, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to check off its top sights. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in China, consider Shenzhen, roughly 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are the start of reasons to visit.