Hong Kong Air Cargo is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new e-commerce air freight route, further strengthening connectivity between Hong Kong and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This latest addition to the service portfolio features two weekly all-cargo flights operated by the Airbus A330-200F aircraft, facilitating seamless transport between Hong Kong International Airport and King Khalid International Airport every Monday and Sunday.

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The inaugural flight departed from Hong Kong International Airport at 3:45 pm HKT on March 3, arriving at King Khalid International Airport at 11:30 pm local time. This new route marks our network’s third Middle Eastern destination, following successful launches to Istanbul and Dubai.

Captain Clifford Hung, President cum Chief Operations Officer of Hong Kong Air Cargo, expressed, “With the introduction of our Riyadh route, we are excited to enhance our economic and trade connections with Saudi Arabia, a key nation in the Middle East region. This expansion is part of our strategic vision to maintain Hong Kong’s reputation as a premier air cargo logistics platform between Mainland China and the global market and a world-class international air cargo hub.”

Hong Kong Air Cargo is dedicated to enhancing its service network, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong’s strategic position as a premier logistics hub. Our unwavering commitment to service excellence positions us to meet and exceed our customers’ dynamic needs while supporting the robust growth of Hong Kong’s economy.

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