Colombo to Hong Kong (CMB–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CMB–HKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 2,493 miles in approximately 5h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: AY | 9 | 333, 74Y | 5h18-5h20 | – | Oneworld | AY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CMB: +0530 · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 8.5:00 PM in Hong Kong.
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.
CMB–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CMB to HKG
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CMB to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CMB to HKG ranges from 5 hours 18 minutes to 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,493 miles (4,013 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via DMK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.