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Hong Kong Airlines to Launch New Direct Service to Melbourne

Starting December 12, 2025, Hong Kong Airlines will launch new nonstop service to Melbourne, Australia.  In celebration of the new route, a signing ceremony was held at Melbourne Airport on Friday (July 25th).


Hong Kong Airlines to Launch New Direct Service to Melbourne on December December 12, 2025 - Courtesy Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines to Launch New Direct Service to Melbourne on December December 12, 2025 - Courtesy Hong Kong Airlines

On Friday (July 25, 2025), Hong Kong Airlines announced the launch of new direct service to Melbourne, Australia.  Starting December 12, 2025, the route will operate three times weekly, with departures from Hong Kong on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  In celebration of the new route launch, a signing ceremony was held at Melbourne Airport, attended by representatives of Hong Kong Airlines and Melbourne Airport, as well as the Victorian Government. 



Speaking at the ceremony, Hong Kong Airlines; President, Mr. Jeff Sun, said,


“This has been a year of significant progress for our Australian market strategy. Following the resumption of our Gold Coast service in January and the launch of our Sydney route in June, we are delighted to add Melbourne as another key destination within just six months.  This establishes Hong Kong Airlines as the second local carrier to offer direct flights to Australia's major cities and marks 2025 as a crucial milestone in our international transformation.


“This new service will not only provide passengers a competitive and high-quality travel option but will also cater to the diverse needs of business and leisure travellers, further deepening the trade, cultural, and tourism ties between Hong Kong and Melbourne.  The launch of this service was made possible by the proactive support of the government from both cities.  Looking ahead, we will leverage the enhanced capacity of Hong Kong International Airport's Three-Runway System to open up more attractive new destinations for our passengers.”


Also commenting at the route launch ceremony, Melbourne Airport’s CEO, Lorie Argus, added,


“The growth in our international market shows the importance of competition and choice, which is why we are so excited to welcome Hong Kong Airlines to the mix today.  Hong Kong is the fourth largest international market for us at Melbourne Airport so I expect there will be strong demand for this service.  The aviation landscape is highly competitive and without the work of the Federal Government to expand bilateral air traffic rights along with the great support of the state government and Visit Victoria, we wouldn’t be standing here today.”


Hong Kong Airlines' Schedule Between Hong Kong and Melbourne - Courtesy Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines' Schedule Between Hong Kong and Melbourne - Courtesy Hong Kong Airlines

The Hong Kong-Melbourne route will be operated with an Airbus A330 aircraft. The flight schedule has been optimized to facilitate convenient connections for passengers transiting through Hong Kong to other popular destinations.  Passengers departing Melbourne can seamlessly connect via Hong Kong to Vancouver, Bali, Tokyo, and Osaka.  Likewise, 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 to Melbourne.


 

Source: Hong Kong Airlines

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