On June 16, 2025, Cathay Pacific has officially kicked off its inaugural non-stop flights connecting Hong Kong and Munich, a game-changer in the airline's expansion strategy across Europe!

This new route not only offers travelers a direct link to the Bavarian capital—one of Europe’s most significant economic and cultural hubs—but also coincides with the airline's ongoing efforts to boost its service offerings. Just recently, they introduced seasonal flights to Rome on June 5, with more routes to Brussels set to make a comeback on August 3.

Together with HK Express, the Cathay Group now proudly serves 100 passenger destinations worldwide, with ambitious plans to add 18 more locations by the end of 2025. Recent additions to their network include the thrilling new Munich route, alongside Rome, and services from HK Express to South Korean cities like Cheongju and Daegu, with Miyako (Shimojishima) on the horizon.

Lavinia Lau, Chief Customer and Commercial Officer at Cathay Pacific, expressed her excitement about the new Munich connection, stating, "We are thrilled to add Munich to our global network, providing our passengers with direct access to a key European hub known for business, manufacturing, and transport. Travelers can immerse themselves in Munich’s rich culture or connect seamlessly to other European destinations through our codeshare partners. Additionally, those journeying to Hong Kong will benefit from our extensive network of 100 destinations, further solidifying Hong Kong's status as a leading international aviation hub."

Travelers can experience the comfort of Cathay Pacific’s state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the Munich route, which offers fully-flat beds in Business Class, spacious Premium Economy seating, and enhanced comfort throughout Economy.

**Flight Schedule (All Times Local):** - **CX301**: Departs Hong Kong at 01:10, arrives in Munich at 07:55 (operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). - **CX300**: Departs Munich at 13:55, arrives in Hong Kong at 06:50+1 (operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday).

By August, Cathay Pacific will operate nearly 100 weekly return flights to 12 major European cities, including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, and Zurich, solidifying its role as a major player in the global aviation landscape. Get ready to soar to new heights!