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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).

Among airlines operating London to Hong Kong flights:

• Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom

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

2 airlines operate flights between London and Hong Kong. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Cathay Pacific
• British Airways

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).

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $541 round-trip via Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), compared to $1,000 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 12% of one-stop connections

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the London to Hong Kong route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $870 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $964, a difference of $94. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on London to Hong Kong flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 17%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Hong Kong are China Hong Kong City Shopping Mall Kowloon, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Tsim Sha Tsui Station. These are among the most viewed places in Hong Kong on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from London to Hong Kong takes 12h 43m, covering 5,967 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 11:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 10:58 am.

The flight takes about 12h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $895. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from London to Hong Kong are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $372, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

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: 87% on time
• British Airways: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 87% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 05m, compared with 16h 09m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 30m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London (Hong Kong Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from London to Hong Kong range from $675 to $1,110, with an average of $895 over the past 12 months. Anything below $675 counts as a good deal.

Cathay Pacific is the only airline on the London to Hong Kong route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.