Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is 9 hours 30 minutes.
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Hong Kong three hours behind Sydney.
Flights from SYD to HKG start at 07:40 — the earliest with Cathay Pacific. The latest departure is at 22:20 with Cathay Pacific. Overall, there are 39 weekly Sydney Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SYD to HKG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Sydney Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, so jetting off to Hong Kong (and then discovering more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Cathay Pacific.
With 70.76% of its services landing on schedule, Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering SYD to HKG flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYD and HKG:
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Rs60,855 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs119,932. These fares may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from SYD to HKG by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
66% of flights departing from Sydney Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Sydney Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sydney Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
Getting from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
From Hong Kong Intl Airport, Hong Kong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sydney Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Hong Kong. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Sydney Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to HKG in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
If there's time to check out another major destination in China, head for Shenzhen, roughly 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes are highlights.














