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Hong Kong Express Airways

Hong Kong SAR of China · HONGKONG SHUTTLE

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Hong Kong's leading low-cost carrier to Asia.

Founded

2004

Headquarters

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR of China

Hong Kong Express Airways, operating as HK Express, is the only ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) based in Hong Kong. Founded in 2004 and restructured as a low-cost airline in 2013, it operates scheduled passenger services across Asia from its base at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline became a subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Group in 2019 after Cathay Pacific acquired it from HNA Group, marking a significant shift in ownership and strategic direction. Despite the acquisition, HK Express continues to operate independently under its own brand and low-cost model. HK Express serves destinations primarily across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Japan, catering to budget-conscious travelers seeking affordable short-to-medium-haul flights within the region.

Hubs & network

HK Express operates primarily from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) as its sole hub.

Fleet

HK Express operates an all-Airbus narrowbody fleet consisting of A320 and A321 family aircraft.

Notable facts

›HK Express is the only ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) based in Hong Kong.
›Cathay Pacific Group acquired HK Express from HNA Group in 2019 for approximately HK$4.93 billion.
›The airline rebranded and transitioned to a low-cost model in 2013 under previous ownership.
›HK Express focuses heavily on Japanese leisure destinations, which are among its most popular routes.
›Despite being owned by Cathay Pacific, HK Express maintains a separate brand and operational identity.

Official website Wikipedia

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Primary hubs

Hong Kong International AirportHKG · 10 rts Phuket International AirportHKT · 1 rts Kansai International AirportKIX · 1 rts Kota Kinabalu International AirportBKI · 1 rts Chiang Mai International AirportCNX · 1 rts Tokyo Haneda International AirportHND · 1 rts

Route network map (20 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

HKG → KMG320

HKG → PEN320

HKG → RMQ320

HKT → HKG320

KIX → HKG320

BKI → HKG320

CNX → HKG320

HND → HKG320

ICN → HKG320

FUK → HKG320

HKG → BKI320

HKG → CNX320

HKG → FUK320

HKG → HND320

HKG → HKT320

HKG → ICN320

HKG → KIX320

KMG → HKG320

PEN → HKG320

RMQ → HKG320

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Airbus A32020 routes

Encyclopaedia

Hong Kong Express Airways or HK Express (HKE) is a Hong Kong–based low-cost airline fully owned by Cathay Pacific Airways. It provides scheduled air service to 27 destinations in Asia, including China, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. The airline's main hub at Hong Kong International Airport uses a fleet that consists exclusively of the Airbus A320 family. The company slogan is Gotta Go.

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