One of Asia's most extraordinary cities. For less than a week's work lunches in London.
Hong Kong doesn't ease you in. The skyline hits before the plane even lands: towers stacked on ridgelines, harbour lights bleeding into the sea. And for £342 return from Gatwick or Heathrow, China Eastern is making it happen from September.
✈️ The deal
- From: London (Gatwick or Heathrow)
- To: Hong Kong
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: £342–£400 return
- When: September to March
Example dates:
17/09/2026 – 28/10/2026
22/09/2026 – 11/10/2026
02/10/2026 – 29/10/2026
02/10/2026 – 04/11/2026
02/11/2026 – 18/11/2026
11/11/2026 – 25/11/2026
13/11/2026 – 29/11/2026
01/12/2026 – 15/12/2026
04/01/2027 – 21/01/2027
13/01/2027 – 22/01/2027
05/02/2027 – 17/02/2027
03/03/2027 – 29/03/2027
💰 How far does your money go?
A draught beer costs around £5. A full meal at a cha chaan teng, Hong Kong's iconic all-day diners, sets you back £4 to £8. Street food from the Temple Street stalls runs closer to £1. For a city with a reputation for being expensive, the day-to-day adds up to far less than a weekend in Zone 1.
☀️ The weather
September is warm and humid at around 28°C, with typhoon season winding down. October clears up, humidity drops, and you're looking at 25°C and blue skies. November is arguably the best month: 21°C, dry and consistently sunny. December and January are cool and crisp at 16–17°C, perfect for walking the city. By March, temperatures are back around 19°C and climbing.
🏨 Where to stay
Check hotel prices in Hong Kong
Bishop Lei International House · 8.0/10 · From £65/night
Managed by the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, it sits high on the Mid-Levels with sweeping city views. Quiet, clean and well-connected.
Hotel ICON · 9.2/10 · From £170/night
Designed by world-renowned architects with harbour views, a rooftop infinity pool and a free minibar in every room. The standout mid-range choice in the city.
The Peninsula Hong Kong · 9.4/10 · From £395/night
Open since 1928 and still the definitive luxury address. Fleet of Rolls-Royces, afternoon tea in the grand lobby, and Victoria Harbour on your doorstep.
🎯 What to do
Ultramodern and ancient, chaotic and surprisingly calm: Hong Kong rewards wandering.
Victoria Peak: Ride the historic Peak Tram to the city's best vantage point. The skyline at night is one of those views that actually lives up to the hype.
Star Ferry: A 10-minute crossing of Victoria Harbour between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. Still the best way to take in the skyline, and it costs less than £1.
Temple Street Night Market: Stalls, street food, fortune tellers and noise. Come after 8pm when it's at its most alive.
Ngong Ping 360: A cable car across Lantau Island to the giant Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. Quiet, elevated, and an entirely different side of Hong Kong.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Hong Kong is a gateway to a lot more than Hong Kong.
Macau: Portuguese cobblestones, UNESCO ruins and casino towers, 60 minutes by ferry. Completely unlike anywhere else in Asia.
Shenzhen: China's most forward-looking city, 45 minutes by bullet train from Kowloon. Futuristic districts, a buzzing food scene, and prices that make Hong Kong look expensive.
Lantau Island: Still technically Hong Kong, but a different world. Monasteries, hiking trails and fishing villages, reachable by ferry or cable car from the city.
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