Guilin (Lingui) to Hong Kong (KWL–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KWL–HKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 317 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB Harbor Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
KWL: CST · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Mainland Chinese citizens do not use a passport to enter Hong Kong. Travel requires an Exit-Entry Permit (往来港澳通行证) with a valid endorsement issued by the mainland public security bureau. Individual visit endorsements (G type) allow stays of up to 7 days per entry. Endorsement validity and number of permitted journeys vary by city of residence and endorsement category.
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.
KWL–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KWL to HKG
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KWL to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KWL to HKG is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 317 miles (510 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Haikou Meilan, Chengdu Tianfu and Fuzhou Changle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.