Further expanding the airline’s Europe footprint with close to 100 return flights per week to the continent this summer
June 17, 2025 -- Cathay Pacific welcomed the launch of its new non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Munich today, marking the first time the airline has directly connected its home hub to the Bavarian capital. These flights further bolster Cathay Pacific’s presence in Europe, coming shortly after the launch of its seasonal flights to Rome on 5 June and ahead of its return to Brussels on 3 August.
Together with low-cost carrier HK Express, Cathay Pacific continues to launch passenger services to more destinations around the world. The Cathay Group has now reached 100 passenger destinations worldwide, providing customers with more connectivity and choices when they travel.
The two airlines are adding a total of 18 destinations to their combined passenger network in 2025, with more announcements still to come. This month alone, Cathay Pacific has launched services to Rome and Munich, and HK Express has launched flights to Cheongju and Daegu, with Miyako (Shimojishima) coming next week.
At a glance
- Company
- Cathay Pacific
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Hong Kong
Key figures
- Cathay Group passenger destinations worldwide
- 100
- Combined destinations to be added in 2025
- 18
- Cathay Pacific weekly return flights to Europe during summer peak
- close to 100
- European destinations served during summer peak
- 12
- Cathay Cargo weekly freighter flights to and from Europe in summer 2025
- seven
People
- Lavinia LauCathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer
Products and programs
Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “We are very pleased to welcome Munich into our global network for the first time, offering customers a direct connection between Hong Kong and a key economic, manufacturing and transportation hub in Europe. Customers can explore Munich’s diverse blend of culture, art and innovation, or connect to a wide range of onward destinations in Europe through our codeshare partners.
“Meanwhile, customers travelling to Hong Kong can connect to the Cathay Group’s extensive passenger network via our home hub, which now covers 100 destinations worldwide. This global connectivity reinforces Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub and a premier gateway linking the Chinese Mainland and the world. As we grow and expand, we remain focused on adding more flights and destinations for our customers and providing them with a seamless journey.“
Cathay Pacific’s flights between Hong Kong and Munich are operated using its modern Airbus A350-900 aircraft, providing customers with fully flat beds in Business, spacious seats in Premium Economy, and comfort in Economy cabins. The flight schedule is as follows (all times local):
Together with the airline’s Brussels service to be introduced in August, Cathay Pacific will operate close to 100 return flights per week to 12 destinations in Europe during this year’s summer peak, including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome and Zurich.
In addition to Cathay Pacific’s passenger services, Cathay Cargo plans to operate seven freighter flights per week to and from Europe in summer 2025.
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In brief
Cathay Pacific says it has begun nonstop service between Hong Kong and Munich, establishing its first direct connection between its home hub and the Bavarian city. The airline describes the route as part of its broader European expansion, following seasonal Rome service and ahead of its planned return to Brussels. With HK Express, the Cathay Group says its passenger network now reaches 100 destinations worldwide, and the two airlines expect to add 18 destinations combined in 2025. During the summer peak, Cathay Pacific plans to serve 12 European destinations with close to 100 return flights per week. The Munich route uses Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Cathay Cargo also plans seven weekly freighter flights to and from Europe during summer 2025.
Key takeaways
- Cathay Pacific has launched nonstop Hong Kong–Munich flights, its first direct service linking the two cities.
- The carrier plans close to 100 weekly return flights to 12 European destinations during the summer peak.
- Cathay Group says its passenger network now covers 100 destinations worldwide.
- Cathay Cargo plans seven weekly freighter flights to and from Europe in summer 2025.
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