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Non-stop flight between Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle and Hong Kong, about 12 hours. Frequency varies with the season.
Official websiteairfrance.fr→Hong Kong’s airline flies non-stop to Paris and offers many connections to Asia and Oceania from its hub.
Official websitecathaypacific.com→The airport sits right next to Lantau: Tung Chung is a few minutes away by bus or metro, and direct buses serve Mui Wo. For Lamma, Cheung Chau and Peng Chau, take the Airport Express to the Central piers.
Official websitehongkongairport.com→How long does it take to reach the Hong Kong Islands?
Direct flights from Paris take about 12 hours outbound (a little longer on the way back). From other French cities, allow for a connection in Europe, the Gulf or Asia. Once you land, the islands are very close.
| Route | Time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Paris-CDG → Hong Kong | ≈ 12 h | Direct flight, Air France or Cathay Pacific |
| Airport → Tung Chung (Lantau) | ≈ 10 min | Bus or MTR (Tung Chung line) |
| Tung Chung → Ngong Ping (Big Buddha) | ≈ 25 min | Ngong Ping 360 cable car or bus |
| Airport → Central (ferry piers) | ≈ 25 min | Airport Express |
| Central → Cheung Chau | ≈ 35 min to 1 h | Fast or ordinary ferry (pier 5) |
| Central → Lamma (Yung Shue Wan) | ≈ 30 min | Ferry (pier 4) |
| Central → Mui Wo (Lantau) | ≈ 40 min | Fast ferry (pier 6) |
Entry and arrival
French citizens can enter Hong Kong visa-free for tourist stays of up to 90 days, with a valid passport. These rules are specific to Hong Kong and separate from those of mainland China. On arrival, buy an Octopus card: it works on the metro, buses and ferries.
When to go and at what price?
From October to December the weather is ideal and demand is high: book your flights several months ahead. Fares also rise around Chinese New Year. Summer is quieter on prices, but hot, humid and exposed to typhoons.
Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from France?
Yes, from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, with Air France and Cathay Pacific, in about 12 hours. From other French cities, you need a connection.
How do I get from the airport to the islands?
Lantau is next to the airport: bus or metro to Tung Chung, direct bus to Mui Wo. For Lamma, Cheung Chau and Peng Chau, take the Airport Express to Hong Kong station, then the ferry from the Central piers.
Do I need a visa?
Not for a tourist stay of under 90 days: a valid passport is enough. Check the latest conditions with your government’s travel advice before you leave.
Do ferries run during a typhoon?
No: when signal no. 8 is raised, ferries are suspended. Leave a margin before your return flight during the typhoon season.
Header photo: Sok Kwu Wan bay, Lamma — Minghong, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons