Neon over the harbour, dim sum for breakfast and 20°C in December.
China Eastern flies from London to Hong Kong from £319 return, with one stop in Shanghai each way and a checked bag included. The cheapest dates are in early December.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Gatwick or Heathrow, United Kingdom
- To: Hong Kong
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Shanghai Pudong)
- Price: £319 - £351 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
03/12/2026 - 15/12/2026
18/11/2026 - 30/11/2026
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On the £319 dates, the stops in Shanghai are short: 2h25 on the way out and 4h10 on the way back. You leave Gatwick at 10:30 and land in Hong Kong at 11:30 the next day, and the return leaves at 19:10 and lands at Gatwick at 06:30.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in a London pub now costs about £6.50. In Hong Kong, a bowl of wonton noodles costs about £4, a ride across the harbour on the Star Ferry costs about 50p and a full dim sum breakfast for one is about £10. The tram along Hong Kong Island costs 30p a ride, less than a single bus fare in London.
☀️ The Weather
December is the best month to visit Hong Kong. Expect dry, sunny days of 20°C, cool evenings around 15°C and almost no rain. The humidity of summer is gone, so it is perfect weather for hiking the hills and walking the city.
🏨 Where to Stay
A capsule-style budget pick, a Kowloon favourite or a classic harbourfront hotel.
YesInn Causeway Bay · 7.8/10 · From £35/night
A friendly hostel in the shopping heart of Causeway Bay, with private rooms and dorms.
Hotel ICON · 9.2/10 · From £150/night
A design hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East, run with a hospitality school, with a rooftop pool.
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong · 9.6/10 · From £450/night
The 1963 Central landmark, with harbour views and a legendary bar.
🎯 What to Do
Hong Kong is skyline, temples and some of the best food in Asia.
Big Buddha and the cable car: The Ngong Ping cable car over Lantau, the giant Tian Tan Buddha and the fishing village of Tai O.
Victoria Peak and the city: Hop-on hop-off bus around the city, with the option to ride the Peak Tram to the top.
Street food tour: Seven stops for dim sum, wonton noodles and egg tarts with a local guide.
Victoria Harbour night cruise: The Symphony of Lights from the water, with unlimited drinks on board.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Hong Kong makes a great base for a wider trip.
Macau: Portuguese heritage, egg tarts and casinos, about 1 hour by ferry.
Guangzhou: The capital of Cantonese food, about 50 minutes by high-speed train.
Taipei: Night markets and hot springs, about 1h40 by air. Search flights
Bangkok: Temples and street food, about 2h45 by air. Search flights
£319 return to Hong Kong in December, with short stops and a bag included. The cheapest dates go first.
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