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Hong Kong Express Airways
Hong Kong SAR of China · HONGKONG SHUTTLE

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Hong Kong's leading low-cost carrier to Asia.
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR of China
Hong Kong Express Airways (HK Express) is a low-cost carrier headquartered in Hong Kong, operating scheduled passenger services across Asia. Founded in 2004 and restructured as a budget airline in 2013, it has grown to become Hong Kong's only ultra-low-cost carrier, serving dozens of destinations across East and Southeast Asia.
The airline is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, which acquired it from HNA Group in 2019. Operating from its hub at Hong Kong International Airport, HK Express targets leisure travelers with competitively priced fares and an unbundled service model typical of low-cost carriers.
HK Express has expanded steadily since its low-cost relaunch, building a network that connects Hong Kong to cities in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and other Asian markets. Its fleet consists entirely of Airbus A320-family aircraft, supporting operational efficiency.
Hubs & network
HK Express operates its primary hub at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Fleet
HK Express operates a fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, including A321neo variants.
Notable facts
- ›HK Express is Hong Kong's only ultra-low-cost carrier.
- ›Cathay Pacific Group acquired HK Express from HNA Group in 2019.
- ›The airline transitioned to a low-cost model in 2013 under previous ownership.
- ›HK Express operates exclusively narrow-body Airbus A320-family aircraft for fleet uniformity.
- ›The airline serves over 20 destinations primarily across East and Southeast Asia.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (20 legs)









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Route network
BKI → HKG320
CNX → HKG320
FUK → HKG320
HKG → BKI320
HKG → CNX320
HKG → FUK320
HKG → HKT320
HKG → HND320
HKG → ICN320
HKG → KIX320
HKG → KMG320
HKG → PEN320
HKG → RMQ320
HKT → HKG320
HND → HKG320
ICN → HKG320
KIX → HKG320
KMG → HKG320
PEN → HKG320
RMQ → HKG320
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Hong Kong Express Airways or HK Express (HKE) is a Hong Kong–based low-cost airline fully owned by Cathay Pacific Airways. It provides scheduled air service to 27 destinations in Asia, including China, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. The airline's main hub at Hong Kong International Airport uses a fleet that consists exclusively of the Airbus A320 family. The company slogan is Gotta Go.
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TRAICY Global· 7/19/2026
Hong Kong Express Launches Hong Kong–Wuxi Service
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Cathay Pacific· 7/19/2019
Cathay Pacific Completes Acquisition of Hong Kong Express Airways
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TRAICY Global· 2/21/2026
Hong Kong Express to Resume Ishigaki–Hong Kong Route from March 29
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點新聞· 1/14/2026
Hong Kong Express named world's safest low-cost airline for two years, transporting over 35 mn passengers safely
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Simple Flying· 3/23/2023
Not Just Cathay Pacific: Who Are Hong Kong's Other Scheduled Airlines?
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BBC· 1/16/2020
Hong Kong Express Airways sorry for making woman take pregnancy test
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