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With the rise of low-cost carriers in Asia, travelers are increasingly comparing options for flights between Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. Two prominent airlines on this route are HK Express and AirAsia. HK Express operates from Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB), while AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Both airlines land at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
A recent review compared return flights for both airlines scheduled for early November. For HK Express, the outbound flight leaves SZB at 21:30 and arrives in Hong Kong at 01:45. The return journey departs HKG at 16:20, landing back in Kuala Lumpur at 20:30. The total price, including a 20kg checked bag, carry-on baggage, pre-ordered meal with water, and seat selection, was calculated at 1,328 MYR (2,476 HKD or $481 AUD).
AirAsia offers two outbound departures from KLIA—one at 07:20 arriving in Hong Kong at 11:15 and another at 13:30 arriving at 17:30. Return options include flights leaving HKG at either noon or early evening. AirAsia’s bundle includes a meal, drink, checked baggage allowance of 20kg, and seat selection. The total fare amounted to 1,337 MYR (2,493 HKD or $484 AUD).
