Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Hong Kong International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of Manchester.
Flights from MAN to HKG start at 10:25 — the first with Cathay Pacific. The latest departure is at 11:15 with Cathay Pacific. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Manchester Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MAN to HKG flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Hong Kong (and then exploring more of China!) is a breeze with Cathay Pacific. This popular carrier has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Cathay Pacific on this route.
Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering MAN to HKG flights, with 72.34% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MAN and HKG include:
London Heathrow Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Currently, $672 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $965. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAN to HKG.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, data shows 59.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MAN:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
If you're landing on a late Manchester Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near HKG:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport to the centre of Hong Kong has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Hong Kong in April.
Before locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAN to HKG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, a visit to Guangzhou will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Shenzhen is another must-experience destination in China and is around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. No trip is complete without dropping by Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.