Cathay Pacific restarts non-stop flights to Hong Kong from Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Cathay Pacific has resumed its non-stop passenger service from Hyderabad to Hong Kong, reinforcing its presence in India. The service will operate three times a week, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays, offering convenient connections for travelers to Hong Kong and other global destinations.
With this resumption, Cathay Pacific now serves five Indian cities, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. The airline’s expanded network further strengthens its role as a key carrier connecting India to Hong Kong.
Pradeep Panicker, CEO of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd., welcomed the return of Cathay Pacific, noting that the direct flight between Hyderabad and Hong Kong would boost business ties, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two regions. The resumption also brings additional belly cargo capacity, which will benefit industries in Hyderabad by facilitating the transport of time-sensitive products, such as perishables and courier services.
Rakesh Raicar, Cathay Pacific’s Regional General Manager for South Asia, Middle East, and Africa, stated that the resumed flights align with the airline’s strategy to expand in India. He added that Hyderabad's economic growth and rising demand for international travel make it a key market for the airline.
The resumed flights are operated by Cathay Pacific’s Airbus A330-300, which offers both Business and Economy cabins. The airline plans to increase its frequency to 43 return flights per week by September 1, 2025, including five weekly flights from Hyderabad.
Hyderabad, known for its growing technology sector, has seen an increase in outbound travel demand. The city’s strategic location and ongoing improvements to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport have helped boost its appeal as a long-haul travel destination. In 2024, the airport saw a 19% rise in passenger traffic, surpassing 25 million passengers.
Cathay Pacific’s return to Hyderabad also enhances its cargo services, offering businesses faster and more reliable logistics solutions. In addition to belly cargo on passenger flights, the airline operates up to 13 weekly freighter flights between Hong Kong and major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.
The flight schedule for the Hong Kong-Hyderabad route is as follows:
From March 30 to May 15, 2025, Flight CX673 departs Hong Kong at 21:40, arriving in Hyderabad at 00:45 the next day, operating on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Flight CX672 departs Hyderabad at 01:50, arriving in Hong Kong at 09:30, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
From May 16 to August 31, 2025, Flight CX673 departs Hong Kong at 21:55, arriving in Hyderabad at 00:45 1, operating on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Flight CX672 departs Hyderabad at 01:50, arriving in Hong Kong at 09:30, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
From September 1 to September 15, 2025, Flight CX673 departs Hong Kong at 21:55, arriving in Hyderabad at 00:45 1, operating Wednesday through Sunday. Flight CX672 departs Hyderabad at 01:50, arriving in Hong Kong at 09:50, on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
From September 16 to October 25, 2025, Flight CX673 departs Hong Kong at 21:40, arriving in Hyderabad at 00:45 1, operating Wednesday through Sunday. Flight CX672 departs Hyderabad at 01:50, arriving in Hong Kong at 09:30, on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.