Colombo to Hong Kong (CMB–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CMB–HKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 2,493 miles in approximately 5h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: AY, QF | 9 | 333, 74Y | 5h20-5h50 | – | Oneworld | AY, QF |
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 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CMB to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CMB to HKG is about 5 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,493 miles (4,013 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Kuala Lumpur and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.