Airline codes
HX · CRK
IATA · ICAO · callsign “BAUHINIA”
Every Hong Kong Airlines flight number begins with HX. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code CRK, and the radio callsign is BAUHINIA.
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Hong Kong Airlines (HX) Guide
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In short
Hong Kong Airlines is a full-service carrier based at Hong Kong International, part of the HNA Aviation group. Airbus jets fly to mainland China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia and Canada. It suits travellers who want a full-service option out of Hong Kong across Asia-Pacific. There is no alliance; its scheme is Fortune Wings Club. Cabins are Business and Economy.
Hong Kong Airlines is Hong Kong’s second full-service airline, flying an Airbus fleet from Hong Kong International Airport.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Hong Kong Airlines. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Hong Kong Airlines (IATA HX) is a full-service airline based at Hong Kong International Airport, with its head office in Tung Chung on Lantau Island. It flies mainly regional routes to mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, plus a few long-haul routes to Canada and Australia, and suits travellers who want a full-service airline based in Hong Kong for regional trips.
From CR Airways to Hong Kong Airlines
The company was founded on 28 March 2001 as CR Airways by Robert Yip, chairman of China Rich Holdings. It started with a helicopter licence in 2002, flying a Sikorsky S-76C+, and began passenger flights in 2003. In 2006 Hainan Airlines bought 45 per cent, and the airline took the Hong Kong Airlines name that September. Its logo shows the bauhinia flower, the emblem of Hong Kong. Today it belongs to HNA Aviation, which has been controlled by Liaoning Fangda Group since 2021.
Cutbacks and recovery
Hong Kong Airlines went through several hard years. Senior managers resigned in 2018. In 2019 the passenger fleet shrank from 38 to 28 aircraft and flights to Vancouver, Los Angeles and San Francisco were cut back or ended. About 400 jobs went in February 2020, and in June 2021 the A320 fleet was grounded while the airline focused on cargo. Recovery began after Hong Kong reopened. Flights to the Gold Coast and Vancouver returned in January 2025, and a Melbourne service with A330s was planned to start in December 2025.
Regional routes from Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the only hub. Most flights are regional, to mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Sources give different destination counts, ranging from about 25 passenger destinations to 47 including cargo, so check the current schedule when you search. Codeshare partners include Asiana, EVA Air, Etihad, Turkish Airlines and WestJet, and the airline links with Hainan Airlines through the group.
Avoid the mix-up
Three Hong Kong airlines have similar names. Cathay Pacific is the largest, HK Express is Cathay's low-cost arm, and Hong Kong Airlines is a separate company in the HNA group. Fares, baggage rules and loyalty schemes are all different, so check the operating airline on your booking.
Travel tip: when you compare fares, look at what is included. A Hong Kong Airlines Economy ticket is a full-service fare, and its baggage allowance depends on the fare and route, so confirm yours on the Hong Kong Airlines website before you travel.
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At a glance
Hong Kong Airlines (IATA: HX, ICAO: CRK) is a full-service airline based at Hong Kong International Airport. Founded in 2001 as CR Airways and part of the HNA Aviation group, it flies Airbus A320, A321 and A330 aircraft to destinations in mainland China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia and Canada, with Business and Economy cabins.
| Headquarters | Tung Chung, Hong Kong |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A330-300, A321, A320 |
| Frequent flyer | Fortune Wings Club |
| Official website | hongkongairlines.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
The Hong Kong Airlines network at a glance. The airline changes routes from time to time, and a search shows which HX flights run on your dates.
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Mainland China
Hong Kong (HKG) departures5 destinations
FromTo HKG PEK Hong KongBeijing Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
FromTo HKG PVG Hong KongShanghai Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
FromTo HKG HAK Hong KongHaikou Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
FromTo HKG URC Hong KongUrumqi Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
FromTo HKG PKX Hong KongBeijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
Japan & Korea
Hong Kong (HKG) departures4 destinations
FromTo HKG NRT Hong KongTokyo Narita Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
FromTo HKG KIX Hong KongOsaka Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
FromTo HKG OKA Hong KongOkinawa Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
FromTo HKG ICN Hong KongSeoul Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
Southeast Asia
Hong Kong (HKG) departures2 destinations
FromTo HKG BKK Hong KongBangkok Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
FromTo HKG MNL Hong KongManila Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
Australia & North America
Hong Kong (HKG) departures3 destinations
FromTo HKG OOL Hong KongGold Coast Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
FromTo HKG MEL Hong KongMelbourne Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
FromTo HKG YVR Hong KongVancouver Available airlines1 airline- Hong Kong Airlines
Fleet and aircraft
The fleet is all Airbus and numbers about 33 aircraft. Regional routes use 17 A320-200s and three A321-200s. Seven A330-300s fly the longer routes, including Vancouver, the Gold Coast and Melbourne. The cargo arm, Hong Kong Air Cargo, set up in 2017, flies six A330-200F freighters.
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Airbus A330-300 Wide-body · 7 Australia, Vancouver and busy Asian routes
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Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body · 17 Regional routes in Asia
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Airbus A321-200 Narrow-body · 3 Regional routes
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Airbus A330-200F Freighter · 6 Cargo
Cabin classes
Two cabins are on sale at Hong Kong Airlines: Economy and Business. Not every Hong Kong Airlines route has all of them.
Economy All flights
Full-service regional flying
MealsChecked bag on most fares
Business All aircraft
Flat beds on the A330
Lounge accessPriority servicesExtra baggage
Fortune Wings Club
The frequent flyer programme shared with Hainan Airlines and other HNA airlines.
Members earn points on Hong Kong Airlines and partner flights and can redeem them for award tickets and upgrades.
Hong Kong Airlines uses Fortune Wings Club, the frequent flyer programme shared with Hainan Airlines and other HNA Aviation airlines. Points from flights on any of them go into the same account, which is handy if you fly Hong Kong Airlines to Hong Kong and Hainan Airlines on into mainland China.
Baggage allowance
Hong Kong Airlines does not give every passenger the same allowance: the route, the cabin and the fare you buy each change it. Your HX e-ticket shows what you have.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
The allowance depends on your fare and cabin; the lightest Economy fares may not include a checked bag. Check your e-ticket.
Pro tip: add bags online before you travel rather than at the airport.
Travel day
Online Check-in
The four steps below take you from your Hong Kong Airlines booking to the gate, whether you depart from HKG or another airport on its network.
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Step 1
Check in online
Online check-in for HX flights is on the official Hong Kong Airlines website or app. You need the HX booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Before leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Hong Kong Airlines flight. Domestic HX passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Get to the airport with time for Hong Kong Airlines check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Hand in checked luggage at the Hong Kong Airlines counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.
Hong Kong Airlines counter
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Cheap tickets
A few booking habits that tend to cut the cost of flying Hong Kong Airlines.
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Be flexible with your Hong Kong Airlines dates
Compare a full week of Hong Kong Airlines departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.
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Avoid peak seasons
Lunar New Year, Easter and the summer holidays are the busiest times to fly from Hong Kong.
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Price the bundle, not the base fare
The lowest HX fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.
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No. Hong Kong Airlines is a separate company, part of the HNA Aviation group.
It ended its long-haul routes to Europe and the US in 2020; it now flies A330s to Australia and Vancouver.
It depends on the Hong Kong Airlines fare you hold. The cheapest fares carry the strictest change rules, so read them before buying and make changes with the airline or the agent that issued the ticket.
Yes. Children under two usually travel on an adult’s lap with an infant ticket. Add the infant when you book and check Hong Kong Airlines’ rules on prams and car seats.
Search the HX flight number on Hong Kong Airlines’ website or app. Airport departure screens show the same status on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Hong Kong Airlines.
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Getting there
No. Hong Kong Airlines is a separate company that belongs to HNA Aviation, the group behind Hainan Airlines. Cathay Pacific and its low-cost subsidiary HK Express are different airlines with their own fares, loyalty programmes and baggage rules.
The airline's hub is Hong Kong International Airport, and its head office is in nearby Tung Chung. All of its scheduled routes start or end in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Airlines offers Business Class and Economy Class. On the Airbus A330, Business Class has 180 degree flat bed seats. Economy seats include personal screens on aircraft fitted with them.
Hong Kong Airlines uses Fortune Wings Club, the frequent flyer programme shared with Hainan Airlines and other airlines in the group. Members earn points on flights across these airlines and can redeem them for awards.
Your baggage allowance depends on the fare type, cabin and route you book. It is shown in your booking, and current rules are on the Hong Kong Airlines website. Check it before you travel, because cheaper fares can include less baggage.
Hong Kong Airlines belongs to HNA Aviation, the group that also owns Hainan Airlines. Liaoning Fangda Group has controlled it since 2021.
Yes, on a small scale. Flights to Vancouver and the Gold Coast returned in January 2025, and a Melbourne route with Airbus A330s was planned from December 2025.
The airline's lounges at Hong Kong International Airport are Club Autus and Club Bauhinia.
It was founded in 2001 as CR Airways and changed its name to Hong Kong Airlines in September 2006.
Hong Kong Airlines uses the IATA code HX and the ICAO code CRK. Its radio callsign is BAUHINIA.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on hongkongairlines.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
No, Hong Kong Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
Hong Kong Airlines was founded in 2001, 25 years ago.
Booking
About 33, all Airbus: A320s and A321s for regional routes, A330-300s for longer flights and A330 freighters for cargo.
Hong Kong Airlines flies to asia-pacific. They are listed by region, with fares and route guides where we have them, in the destinations section of this page.