Story by Hong Kong Airlines, image from Jeffry S.S.
Hong Kong, SAR, China, February 28, 2025 – Hong Kong Airlines today announced that it will launch a new direct service to Melbourne from 12 December 2025. The new route will operate three times a week, offering travellers more flexible and convenient options for travel to Australia.
To commemorate this significant milestone, a signing ceremony was held at Melbourne Airport, attended by representatives from Hong Kong Airlines, Melbourne Airport as well as Victorian Government.
The Hong Kong Airlines service to Melbourne will be operated by Airbus A330 aircraft. The flight schedule is flexibly timed to facilitate convenient connections for passengers transiting through Hong Kong to our popular destinations. For example, passengers departing from Melbourne can seamlessly connect to flights to Vancouver, Bali, Tokyo, and Osaka. Similarly, travellers from cities such as Shanghai, Hangzhou, Haikou, Sanya, and Fukuoka can enjoy an efficient and comfortable journey with a seamless transfer in Hong Kong en route to Melbourne.
As Hong Kong’s local full-service carrier, Hong Kong Airlines has continuously enhanced its services and expanded its route network, which now covers over 30 destinations worldwide. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional travel experience, featuring comfortable seating in both Business and Economy Class, a curated selection of in-flight dining, in-flight entertainment, and our signature attentive service.
