Hong Kong International (HKG) is one of Asia's most important international gateways and Cathay Pacific's home base. The airport handles extremely high volumes of long-haul traffic, particularly between East Asia and the rest of the world.
What makes HKG distinct
Cathay Pacific's network is unusually deep on routes to and from secondary East Asian cities, which makes HKG one of the most efficient connection points between Western cities and mainland China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. The airport itself is well-designed for long-haul transits, with reasonable walking distances and a single main terminal.
Practical reality
- One main terminal with a satellite concourse connected by an automated people mover.
- Airport Express train to central Hong Kong takes 24 minutes — one of the best airport-to-city links in the world.
- Free city tour programs available for Cathay long-layover passengers.
Connectivity strengths
Mainland China and Taiwan via Cathay Pacific and Greater Bay Airlines. Cathay also runs an extensive long-haul network to Europe, North America, and Australia. For Western travelers heading to secondary Chinese cities, HKG is often more efficient than connecting through a mainland hub.