Cathay Pacific is increasing its flights to Adelaide over the Aussie summer as travel to Hong Kong from Australia continues to boom.
The Hong Kong-based carrier will lift its South Australia service by more than 50 per cent between 4 December and 28 February 2027 (northbound), upping frequency from three to five flights per week (daily, except Monday and Thursday).
From 1 March, the airline will revert to a three-times-weekly service (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) until 26 March, according to its website.
Cathay will continue to use its Airbus A350-900 for all flights (CX173/174) on the route, which it recommenced flying in November 2025 after a nearly five-year pause.
In another boost to Australasian capacity, the airline will also increase its Hong Kong-Christchurch (New Zealand) service from four to five flights per week (daily, except Tuesday and Wednesday) as Kiwi demand for travel through and to the Asian city-state rises.
The changes will take place from 3 December to 28 February 2027, with flights (CX119/126) operated by CX’s A350-900.
The capacity announcement comes as the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) revealed a 20 per cent increase in Australian arrivals in the first half of 2026.
However, the move also comes as tensions in the Middle East prompt some Australians to rethink traditional Europe routings, with Hong Kong emerging as an increasingly attractive alternative.
KARRYON UNPACKS: More Hong Kong flights point to shifting traveller behaviour, with Cathay Pacific capitalising on stronger demand and giving travel advisors more routing options as traditional Europe connections face fresh scrutiny.
