New Heights: Cathay Pacific Adds Daily Flights Between Joburg and Hong Kong

A Boost for Joburg Travellers: More Flights, More Flexibility

If you’ve been dreaming of dim sum in Mong Kok or high-speed ferry rides to Macau, your journey just got easier! Cathay Pacific is upping its game in South Africa, announcing that it will expand its Johannesburg–Hong Kong service from five flights a week to a daily return schedule, starting 1 July 2025.

This change marks a major win for Joburg’s international travel scene, especially for business flyers and long-haul wanderlusters who’ve been navigating limited connections between Africa and Asia since the pandemic. It’s safe to say that this comes as a massive boost for Johannesburg international flights scene and it couldn’t come at a better time.

Flying Further, Flying Better

The daily service will be operated on the Airbus A350-900, one of the airline’s sleek, fuel-efficient jets. Passengers can look forward to lie-flat beds in Business Class, plus Premium Economy and Economy options, depending on how bougie or budget your travel style is.

Since Cathay Pacific resumed its Joburg route in August 2023, traveller demand has steadily climbed, prompting this welcome upgrade in capacity. And while the route links two global business hubs, it’s also a gateway to Asian travel for South Africans keen on exploring destinations beyond Hong Kong, from Tokyo to Taipei.

Why it Matters for Joburg

OR Tambo International Airport has been seeing a revival in international routes, and Cathay’s commitment to Johannesburg is another signal that global airlines are regaining confidence in the South African market.

For local travel agents, business execs, and leisure travellers alike, the shift to daily flights is a timely boost. It’s also good news for tourism on both sides of the hemisphere, especially with more South Africans exploring Asia and Hong Kong slowly bouncing back from strict COVID-era restrictions.

What People are Saying

While the airline hasn’t made a massive splash on local social media just yet, frequent flyers in Joburg are already buzzing on travel forums. One user on FlyTalkSA commented, “Finally, more options to Asia without crazy layovers. About time!”

Final Boarding Call

Cathay Pacific’s move to daily flights is more than just an airline announcement — it’s a signal that Johannesburg is steadily reclaiming its place on the global travel map. Whether you’re heading east for business, holiday, or a little bit of both, July’s flight schedule upgrade is one to keep on your radar.

Source:Tourism Update

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