Good news for Hongkongers who love travelling to Japan. Here’s another destination to add to your bucket list. HK Express will bring back its direct flights to Hiroshima, Japan from November 1. The resumption of the route will see three flights to Hiroshima Airport per week.
In addition to Takamatsu, Hiroshima will be the budget air carrier’s second exclusive destination in Japan. This allows more Hong Kong travellers to explore the historic and culturally rich city in just over three hours without any transit flights. Hiroshima is the latest new route from HK Express following Penang in Malaysia and Phu Quoc in Vietnam.
HK Express will operate direct flights to Hiroshima from November 1
To celebrate the relaunch of the Hiroshima route, HK Express is offering a limited-time offer of one-way ‘Lite’ fare tickets for as low as HKD 318. This includes one small personal item and one cabin baggage. The trip is valid from November 1, 2024 until March 28, 2025. If you want to save even more, one-way ‘Ultra Lite’ fares are available starting at HKD 268 and include one small personal item.
Moreover, passengers can also reserve standard seats on each flight for just HKD 8. The booking window opens at 11:30 am on August 29, 2024 and closes on August 31, 2024. To enjoy this special rate, simply make flight bookings to Hiroshima on the HK Express website or mobile app.
Flights from Hong Kong to Hiroshima will depart at 9:15 am in Hong Kong and arrive at 1:30 pm in Hiroshima every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Meanwhile, flights back to Hong Kong will depart from 2:40 pm and arrive at 6 pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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From natural landscapes to historic sites
Hiroshima is located in the southwest of Honshu and is known for its captivating natural landscape and historic sites. There are mountains and hot springs that have drawn travellers to the area as well as those looking to know more about history.
Visitors can make their way through lush forests and quaint towns such as Omonichi and Tomonoura. There are also golden beaches and islands such as Miyajima, which is home to the iconic Itsukushima Shrine with its massive floating red gate on the sea.
Don’t miss out on the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. A trip to Hiroshima isn’t complete without trying savoury local cuisine such as Hiroshima oysters, okonomiyaki, and saltwater eel.
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Jianne Soriano
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An introvert at heart, Jianne has an immense passion for storytelling. After working in Tokyo, this Filipino, Hong Kong-born native is back to tell stories about her home(s). When she’s not writing, you can find her looking for the best hojicha spots, binge-watching her comfort movies, or travelling solo.
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