Cathay Pacific Expands Its Southwest Pacific Network with the Return of Adelaide Flights

Travellers looking for seamless connections between Hong Kong and Australia will soon have more choices, as Cathay Pacific reintroduces its non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Adelaide, starting 11 November 2025.

This three-times-weekly summer seasonal service restores an important link between Cathay Pacific’s home hub and South Australia, offering greater flexibility for passengers travelling throughout Hong Kong, the Southwest Pacific, and beyond.

Strengthening Connections Across the Region

With the return of Adelaide flights, Cathay Pacific expands its footprint in the Southwest Pacific, marking its eighth destination in the region. Passengers can also fly year-round between Hong Kong and Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, plus seasonal summer services to Cairns and Christchurch.

A Special Relationship with Adelaide

Cathay Pacific’s Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Lavinia Lau, reflected on the airline’s long-standing connection with Adelaide, stating:
“We are thrilled to be reconnecting our home hub with Adelaide, a bustling city that holds particular significance for Cathay Pacific. We first launched passenger flights to the South Australian capital in 1992, and then two years later, our first batch of cadet pilots arrived in the city to complete their flight training, marking the start of our more than three-decade collaboration with Flight Training Adelaide.”

This rich aviation history, combined with Cathay Pacific’s dedication to premium travel experiences, makes the return of the Hong Kong-Adelaide route especially meaningful.

Enhanced Passenger Experience on Airbus A350-900

The Hong Kong-Adelaide service will be operated using Cathay Pacific’s Airbus A350-900, ensuring passengers enjoy:

• Fully flat beds in Business Class for a restful journey
• Spacious seating in Premium Economy for added comfort
• Thoughtfully designed Economy cabins for a smooth travel experience

Flight Schedule (11 November 2025 – 27 March 2026)

Expanding Horizons: More Destinations Ahead

Alongside Adelaide, Cathay Pacific and HK Express continue to grow their global network, adding 16 new destinations in 2025. By mid-year, the Cathay Group’s worldwide passenger network will reach 100 destinations.

Recent additions include Hyderabad, Dallas, and Urumqi, with Rome (5 June), Munich (16 June), Brussels (3 August), and Adelaide (11 November) set to follow.

Cargo Expansion: Boosting Trade Routes

Beyond passenger flights, the new Adelaide services will enhance cargo options, offering additional aircraft belly capacity to support Southwest Pacific trade. This complements Cathay Cargo’s two return freighter flights per week, reinforcing Hong Kong-Adelaide connectivity for both passengers and businesses.

Your Next Journey Begins with Cathay Pacific

With Adelaide back on the map, travellers can look forward to seamless connectivity, award-winning service, and state-of-the-art aircraft for a truly comfortable and convenient flying experience.

For more details and bookings, visit Cathay Pacific.