Hong Kong Express opens link to Phuket

Good news for tourism on Phuket Island:

Hong Kong Express Airways will commence non-stop Hong Kong-Phuket flights from 10 September. The airline will initially start with twice weekly service on Wednesday and Sunday, and from 13 October onwards it will operate four weekly flights with additional service on Monday and Thursday.

Between 10 September and 12 October, UO703 will depart Hong Kong at 1050 and arrive in Phuket at 1315. After a quick turn around, UO704 leaves at 1400 and arrives in Hong Kong at 1845.

From 13 October, the timetable changes. UO703 leaves from Hong Kong at 0830 and arrives in Phuket at 1055. The return flight leaves at 1140 and arrives back at its home base at 1635. The service is onboard a Boeing B767-300, with 160 seats in economy and eight in business.

The introductory fare is being quoted at Bt7,170 including Hong Kong security surcharges but excluding around Bt3,250 in taxes and surcharges.

For more information, Tel: 02 614 3008 or 02 614 3044.