Cheap Flights to Hong Kong (HKG)

Hong Kong is one of those cities that never sleeps. Where old temples and traditions blend amongst towering skyscrapers and streets filled with neon lights. Style and glamour prevail in this unique Chinese destination, and the designer shopping, fine dining restaurants and pulsating nightlife are just some of the city's main attractions. Red sunsets backdrop the iconic harbour skyline of the city, towered over by Victoria's Peak, but if you want to get out of the city, the islands and the New Territories offer an easy countryside escape of mountainous country parks, rural communities and soft sandy beaches.

Hong Kong is a whole lot more than just a stopover to the rest of Southeast Asia, so be sure to explore this Cosmopolitan hub during your 2013 and 2014 travels.

How to get there

Because Hong Kong is a major stopover point for long haul flights between Europe, Southeast Asia and Australasia, flights to Hong Kong are available through many major airlines. British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, Air France, Lufthansa and Qantas, to mention just a few, are all possible options for finding a flight to Hong Kong. Some of these airlines also offer holiday packages to Hong Kong. Flights to Hong Kong from the UK depart from a variety of airports. Major London airports have regular departures, as well as Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle and Birmingham. The flight time from London is typically 12 hours.

When to go

When to book your flight to Hong Kong is crucial for a comfortable trip. Summers in Hong Kong are extremely hot, with temperatures of above 40°C and very high humidity even as early as May. The city is affected by monsoonal weather, bringing rain from June to August, so these summer months may be best avoided. Cheap flights to Hong Kong in early April or late September might be more appealing, as the temperature at those times hovers around 25 to 27°C, although the nights can be cool. If you travel off-season you are also more likely to find a fantastic hotel deal.

What to do

Set in the south-east corner of China, Hong Kong is divided into four parts. Most of the action takes place in two of these: Hong Kong Island is the political and economic centre, and where to find lots of shopping and entertainment; Kowloon is known across the world for its nightlife. These areas will certainly keep you busy and buzzing with their heady mix of business, culture and glitz.

In need of refreshment? Why not partake of some yum cha, a traditional and reviving snack of tea and dim sum? For more substantial sustenance, Hong Kong has an overwhelming variety to cater for every mood, taste and budget: from top class, luxury international cuisine to a wealth of local street food.

If the bustle gets too much, head down to the city's natural harbour or take a tram up to Victoria Peak, where there are breathtaking views over the city, bay and mountains beyond. Or travel off the main island; on Lantau Island you can take a 25-minute cable car to see the giant bronze Buddha statue, meet Mickey and pals at Hong Kong Disneyland or enjoy one of the island's many nature walks.

For the hippest Hong Kong experience, get yourself to Gough Street in Noho. It's a laid back district, where you can enjoy eating al fresco and checking out the most up-and-coming interiors shops, away from the more hectic parts of the city...

Once you've found your cheap flight to Hong Kong, there's no end to the fun you can have there. You could even explore further afield by hiring a car, although for most people public transport and taxis will be an easier option.

Hong Kong has a bulging events calendar for 2013, so check what events will be on when you visit. You could be celebrating Buddha's birthday on 17th May 2013, cheering on your pick in the Dragon Boat Festival on 12th June 2013, feasting on festival foods at the Mid-Autumn Festival on 19th September 2013 or ringing in the Chinese New Year on 31st January 2014!