Chinese Mainland – Hong Kong border reopening
We welcome the Hong Kong SAR Government’s latest announcement to facilitate quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, as well as the lifting of transit restrictions, effective 8 January 2023.
Additional flights to Chinese Mainland cities
In light of the latest measures, we are delighted to more than double the number of flights between Hong Kong and Mainland cities. The additional flights are set out below:
(Before 8 Jan) |
(8 Jan Onwards) |
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| City | From Hong Kong |
To Hong Kong |
From Hong Kong |
To Hong Kong |
Beijing |
3 |
7 |
11 |
11 |
Chengdu |
6 |
5 |
6 |
6 (from 14 Jan) |
Guangzhou |
- |
5 |
7 (from 13 Jan) |
7 (from 13 Jan) |
Shanghai (Pudong) |
2 |
14 |
26 |
21 |
Xiamen |
1 |
4 |
4 (from 14 Jan) |
4 |
Fuzhou |
2 |
2 |
5 (from 15Jan) |
5 (from 15Jan) |
We are also operating flights to and from other major Mainland cities such as Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Hangzhou and Nanjing (with 13 Mainland destinations in total). For the most up-to-date flight schedule information, you are recommended to refer to our website. Please also note that the flight schedule is subject to change.
Greater Bay Area connectivity resumption
With the reopened Chinese Mainland borders, your travellers can now enjoy seamless air-to-sea transfers between Hong Kong International Airport and Shenzhen Shekou from 8 January 2023. The schedule is set out below:
| Shenzhen Shekou to Hong Kong | Hong Kong to Shenzhen Shekou |
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0715 - 0745 |
0815 - 0845 |
0845 - 0915 |
0945 – 1015 |
1000 – 1030 |
1100 - 1130 |
*1100 - 1130 |
*1200 - 1230 |
1200 - 1230 |
1300 - 1330 |
1400 - 1430 |
1500 -1530 |
1530 - 1600 |
1630 - 1700 |
* Additional ferry operating during 8Jan – 14Jan - Please note that the schedule is subject to change. |
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There will also be resumed double daily ferry transfers between Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal and Shenzhen Shekou Cruise Home Port, as well as 24-hour land transportation services on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge from 8 January 2023. Please visit our website for more information and check with the transportation operator before travelling.
Stay updated with travel requirements
| Travelling to the Chinese Mainland (from all places) | |
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Prior to departure |
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| Travelling from the Chinese Mainland to Hong Kong | Travelling from overseas places to Hong Kong | |
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Prior to departure |
Conduct PCR-based nucleic acid test within 48hours prior to departure |
Conduct rapid antigen test (RAT) within 24 hours or PCR-based nucleic acid test within 48 hours prior to departure |
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After arrival |
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*For more information, please visit the Hong Kong SAR Government’s COVID-19 website and our COVID-19 information centre. |
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Certain destinations now require travellers arriving from Hong Kong/ China/ Macau to undergo mandatory testing arrangements. Please refer to our website or the official government website of the destination for the latest updates.
Get your travel documents ready
With international travel returning full force in 2023, it’s a good idea to remind your travellers to check their travel documents required for specific destinations, e.g. Australia and New Zealand. Make sure they hold a valid passport, relevant visa and other entry permits before departure.