Dubai to Hong Kong is a direct route of around 7 hours 45 minutes, flown by two highly regarded full-service airlines. Choice here is about product and onward connections.
The options
Emirates flies direct from Dubai Terminal 3 with its wide-body fleet and large schedule. Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong's flag carrier, offers a strong onboard product and excellent connections onward across East Asia and beyond from its Hong Kong hub.
How to choose
- Flying from Dubai with a big schedule and the A380: Emirates.
- Connecting onward across East Asia: Cathay Pacific from its Hong Kong hub.
- Both are full-service with baggage and meals included.
- Compare live fares, which move daily, especially around the autumn peak.
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Which airlines fly direct from Dubai to Hong Kong?
Emirates and Cathay Pacific both fly the route nonstop, in around 7 hours 45 minutes. Both are full-service carriers with baggage and meals included.
Is Emirates or Cathay Pacific better to Hong Kong?
Both are highly rated. Emirates offers a large schedule and the A380 from Dubai, while Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's flag carrier with strong onward East Asia connections. Compare fares for your dates.