HONG KONG, 13 November 2025: Cathay Pacific returns to Adelaide, Australia, with the launch of a three-weekly seasonal service connecting Hong Kong with the South Australian capital.
The first flight departed from Hong Kong International Airport just before midnight on Tuesday, 11 November and arrived in Adelaide on the following morning.
Cathay Pacific’s new service reestablishes a vital direct connection between these two cities, fostering enhanced travel, trade, and cultural exchange between Asia and Australia.
Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau commented: “We are delighted to return to Adelaide, a city we have a long history with, having first launched flights in 1992.
“Adelaide is a dynamic city on the South Australia coast that offers visitors incredible culinary delights, world-renowned wines, stunning natural attractions, and much more. We look forward to welcoming customers onboard to experience our signature Cathay Pacific service, whether they are flying to this dynamic city, our home hub, or beyond.”
Cathay Pacific deploys its A350-900 aircraft on the route, configured with 28 fully flat beds in business class, 28 spacious seats in premium economy, and 244 in economy class. Total: 280 seats. Flight time: Eight hours and 30 minutes.
Wi-Fi connectivity is advancing across Cathay Pacific’s entire fleet. The service is currently complimentary for business class customers and Cathay Diamond members. It will soon be available to Cathay Gold members starting 15 November, as well as to Cathay members travelling in premium economy by the end of this year.
Cathay Pacific now flies to six destinations in Australia: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Together with its flights to Auckland and Christchurch in New Zealand, the airline operates nearly 100 return flights per week to Oceania during the winter season.
Flight schedules
(Source: Cathay Group)
