HK Express to Launch Direct Flights to Hualien on 12 December 2024

HK Express Airways (HK Express) is pleased to announce the launch of direct flights between Hong Kong and Hualien from 12 December 2024, with four flights each week to Hualien Airport (HUN). Hualien is HK Express’ fourth destination in Taiwan, China, followed by Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, bringing a total of 144 weekly flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan, China. Travellers can embark on a journey of discovery for the mind and body in a city exalted by natural beauty and vibrant culture in just two hours.

To celebrate the launch, HK Express is offering a limited-time offer as low as HK$38* (“Ultra Lite” fares - including one small personal item with a maximum weight of 7kg), for one-way trips scheduled anytime from 12 December 2024 to 29 March 2025. The promotion opens at 11:30AM on 8 October 2024 and closes at 11:59PM on 9 October 2024. To enjoy this special rate, simply make flight bookings to Hualien on the HK Express website or mobile app.

 

Hong Kong (HKG) <> Hualien (HUN)^**(local time)

​Flight	Route	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Frequency
UO152	Hong Kong (HKG) > Hualien (HUN)	16:50	18:50	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
UO153	Hualien (HUN) > Hong Kong (HKG)	19:50	22:10	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

 

Hualien, nestled between the vast Pacific Ocean and towering Central Mountain Range, boasts stunning natural beauty along with a rich tapestry of indigenous culture, traditions, and history. Taroko Gorge, renowned for its grand marble gorges and striking coastal cliffs, is a must-visit destination. Tucked away among the cliffs, the Changchun Shrine (Eternal Spring Shrine), a traditional Chinese architecture, morphs into an ethereal landscape as it stands next to a year-round flowing spring.

Travellers can also cycle along Qixingtan beach, one of Hualien’s most stunning seashores, where people can enjoy the pristine waters and fine sands. Moreover, a trip to Dongdamen Night Market brings visitors to a feast of local delicacies, such as the famous scallion pancake, spicy stinky tofu, and refreshing fruit ice, offering a delightful culinary experience. Hualien is also home to several well-known hot spring areas, including the Ruisui Hot Springs, renowned for its high-quality iron sulfide springwater, providing travellers a perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate.

For more ticket details, passengers can visit the HK Express official website at www.hkexpress.com, the mobile application, and the official WeChat mini-programme.

^* Limited availability, terms and conditions apply. Fares exclude taxes and surcharges. The final settlement amount may be subject to exchange rate fluctuations; please refer to the system display

^** Subject to regulatory approval; final flight details are subjected to the official ticketing page on the website