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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Hong Kong:

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 and lands at 23:40
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 10:45.

The flight takes about 12h 40m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London to Hong Kong:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London to Hong Kong takes 12h 40m, covering 5,967 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Hong Kong range from £502 to £850, with an average of £683 over the past 12 months. Anything below £502 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £683 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £428 return via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX), compared with £776 for direct.

Qatar Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Cathay Pacific has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Hong Kong flights are:

• Qatar Airways: 100% on time
• Cathay Pacific: 88% on time
• British Airways: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £45–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on London to Hong Kong flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from London to Hong Kong are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £234, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London to Hong Kong may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Hong Kong route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 37m.

One-stop flights from London to Hong Kong most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from London to Hong Kong. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £660 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £719, a difference of £58.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London and Hong Kong. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Cathay Pacific
• British Airways

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 02m, compared to 16h 06m via Zurich (ZRH) and 16h 19m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London (Hong Kong Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating London to Hong Kong flights:

• Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Cathay Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Hong Kong is the hub for several airlines, international and regional, including Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express and Air Hong Kong. Of these, flights from London to Hong Kong is offered by Cathay Pacific, but from there you can use one of the other airlines to continue your journey.

In Terminal 1 there are complimentary shower facilities after security that will allow you to freshen up between flights. Alternatively, the Refeshhh by Aerotel, also in Terminal 1 is a good place to go as although you pay for your shower you can also take advantage of the resting area.

Yes, you can. London Heathrow Airport has water fountains throughout its five terminals, where you can refill your water bottle for free. Hong Kong also has water fountains throughout its terminals and some of them have hot drinking water too. There is no need to buy plastic water bottles.

The Airport Express train is the quickest way to get into Central from the airport. The train runs every 10 minutes and the journey time is 24 minutes. The price for a single ticket is around HKD115 (approximately GBP12).

If you are disabled or have limited mobility then help is available at LON Airports. It’s suggested you contact the airline at least 48 hours before you depart so they can arrange for assistance. Heathrow also has a SignLive App for deaf passengers to communicate with staff. Gatwick has a Sensory Room which offers those with hidden disabilities, like autism the chance to relax in a peaceful environment. If you have a hidden disability, you can wear a Sunflower Lanyard which staff at all airports are trained to recognise.

Should you need to change your British currency to Hong Kong currency at HKG Airport, you are able to do so once you land. There is a Travelex bureau located in Terminal 1 Arrivals at the Meet and Greet point on Level 5.