Amsterdam to Hong Kong (AMS–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–HKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific and KLM lead the route. The flight covers 5,763 miles in approximately 12h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 9 | 351, 74N, 74Y | 11h50-12h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| KL KLM | 5 | 789 | 11h54 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hong Kong from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→HKG | BRU→HKG | LGG→HKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Flight time | 12h 5m | 11h 30m | 12h 40m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Hong Kong.
Dutch passport holders enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the date of entry (6 months is safer to avoid airline issues at check-in). No return ticket is formally required, but immigration may ask about your onward plans.
At Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), go through the standard immigration counter. Processing is quick. The 90-day period applies to Hong Kong only. Entering mainland China requires a separate visa, and Macau has its own entry rules (also visa-free for Dutch nationals for 90 days). Extensions can be requested at the Immigration Department in Wan Chai before expiry.
Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hong Kong run about 11 hours on KLM and Cathay Pacific. Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), pegged at 7.75 to 7.85 HKD per $1. Octopus cards work on the MTR, buses, ferries, 7-Eleven, and most restaurants (buy one at the airport for HKD 150 including HKD 100 stored value). No mandatory vaccinations. Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of the Netherlands in summer (6 hours in winter due to Dutch daylight saving time). The Airport Express from HKG to Central station takes 24 minutes and costs HKD 115.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.
AMS–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to HKG
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and KLM. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AMS to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to HKG is about 12 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,763 miles (9,274 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Munich and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU) and Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).