Hong Kong to Dubai (HKG–DXB) — 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.
HKG–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 3,678 miles in approximately 7h 45m. 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 | 15 | 77W, 77X | 7h40-7h45 | – | – | AZ, TP |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→DXB | SZX→DXB | CAN→DXB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 7h 45m | 7h 43m | 7h 49m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 2:00 PM in Dubai.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter the UAE visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return ticket and proof of accommodation may be requested.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
HKG–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to DXB
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to DXB is about 7 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,678 miles (5,919 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Velana, Suvarnabhumi and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).