HK Express Celebrates Launch of New Yiwu Route

Supporting the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Hong Kong/Zhejiang Co-operation Conference Mechanism to Strengthen Cultural and Commercial Ties With Yangtze River Delta

Hong Kong, 29 May 2025 – HK Express Airways (HK Express) today celebrated the launch of Hong Kong's first direct air service to Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, with three weekly flights to Yiwu International Airport (YIW). CEO Jeanette Mao led a tourism delegation that included Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong Chairman Tommy Tam on the inaugural flight, while Legislative Council Member Perry Yiu attended the inauguration ceremony at the Hong Kong International Airport.

Jeanette Mao, CEO of HK Express, stated: "Our Chinese Mainland network expansion continues with Yiwu as our fifth destination and third in the Yangtze River Delta region after Ningbo (Zhejiang Province) and Changzhou (Jiangsu Province). This launch directly supports the HKSAR government's new Hong Kong/Zhejiang Co-operation Conference Mechanism. Leveraging Cathay Group's network strengths, we are reinforcing connectivity between Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Asia and other global hubs to drive cultural exchange and regional development, especially the interactions and development between Greater Bay Area and Yangtze River Delta."

"With 24 weekly mainland flights across five cities, we plan to double our mainland destinations this year, offering travellers greater flexibility with more options," she added.

LegCo Member Perry Yiu remarked: "HK Express’ Yiwu route unlocks tourism potential while solidifying Hong Kong's international aviation hub status. Beyond leisure travel, Yiwu's significance as a commercial powerhouse will enhance economic exchanges and create new business opportunities. We look forward to HK Express expanding further in Chinese Mainland and Asia, attracting more visitors to Hong Kong and fostering the long-term development of the local travel industry."

TIC Chairman Tommy Tam shared: "I am pleased to lead a delegation to join HK Express’ inaugural flight and visit Yiwu. This delegation allows us to engage with Yiwu’s cultural tourism bureau and explore how to assist Hong Kong travel trade to ‘Go Global’ and ‘Tap Into’. We look forward to using this opportunity to deepen our cooperation with Chinese Mainland, attract more visitors to Hong Kong, and energise Hong Kong’s tourism sector."  

HK Express flight schedule between Hong Kong and Yiwu (All times shown are local time):

With the route launches to Yiwu today and Changzhou last week, HK Express and Cathay Pacific now operate passenger services to a total of 22 destinations in the Chinese Mainland. Passengers flying with Cathay Group can enjoy seamless and convenient experiences to travel globally via code-sharing flights with Cathay Pacific.

Beyond being the "wholesale capital of the world”, Yiwu is a unique blend of traditional culture and modernity. After perusing the Yiwu International Trade City's international product extravaganza, visit Fotang Ancient Town and step back into time through its blue-brick alleys and century-old shops. Then, take in panoramic city views from Jiming Pavilion, and dive into the vibrant night market at Santing Road to savour authentic local street food. Art lovers shouldn't miss the 1970 Cultural Creative Park, a transformed industrial space now buzzing with hip cafés, design studios, and artisan markets—every corner is an Instagram-worthy spot! For film buffs, a trip to "China's Hollywood" - Hengdian World Studios – let you walk through ancient drama sets and behind-the-scenes special effects workshops. Be it shopping sprees, cultural immersion, artistic experiences or cinematic adventures, Yiwu offers endless ways to explore – Gotta Go, Your Way!
 

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