Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hong Kong is eight hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Your STN to HKG flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between STN and HKG:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
At the moment, 322 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 497 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STN to HKG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Stansted Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stansted Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights departing from Stansted Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central London to Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near STN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Hong Kong International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Stansted Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Hong Kong in April.
Book your flight from Stansted Airport to Hong Kong International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Hong Kong during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to HKG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've seen Hong Kong, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey around 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to check off its top attractions. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Shenzhen is another standout destination in China and is around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. No trip is complete without a visit to Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.