Dubai to Hong Kong (DXB–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.
DXB–HKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 3,678 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: AZ, TP | 16 | 77W, 77X | 7h40-8h10 | – | – | AZ, TP |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hong Kong from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→HKG | DWC→HKG | AUH→HKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 28 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight time | 8h 5m | 7h 35m | 7h 50m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 10:00 PM in Hong Kong.
UAE passport holders enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 30 days. No pre-registration is required. Passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the intended stay, though 6 months validity is standard practice.
Hong Kong is a separate immigration zone from mainland China. A Chinese visa is not valid for Hong Kong entry and vice versa.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
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.
DXB–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to HKG
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to HKG is about 8 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,678 miles (5,919 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Tribhuvan and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).