Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) – July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 13,099

Year-over-Year Growth: +9.49%

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) handled 13,099 departures in July 2025, up 9.49% year over year. The hub continues to rebuild long‑haul and regional capacity while capturing O&D and transfer flows across the Greater Bay.

On‑Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 57.19%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: +17.32%

Cancelled Flights: 1,498

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: +114.31%

At HKG, departure on‑time performance reached 57.19%, an improvement of 17.32 points year over year. Cancellations rose to 1,498 flights (+114.31%), largely due to weather and dense peak banks.

Airlines at the Airport

Cathay Pacific and HK Express anchor the network, with Greater Bay Airlines scaling selective regional routes. A broad mix of Asian and long‑haul carriers connects North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Outlook

With OTP improving but cancellations elevated, carriers should keep recovery buffers and refine block times through typhoon season. Schedules are expected to remain broadly stable with tactical trims in adverse weather.