Cathay Pacific Relaunches A350 Flights to Popular European Destination

HONG KONG- Cathay Pacific (CX) has once again launched its direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Brussels Airport (BRU). This service reestablishes a crucial link between Asia’s prominent aviation hub and Belgium’s capital city.

Currently, the airline operates four flights weekly, providing direct access to one of Europe’s significant political and cultural centers.

This initiative enhances Cathay Pacific’s engagement in Europe as the summer peak season approaches, contributing to nearly 100 return flights each week between Hong Kong and major cities across the continent.

Cathay Pacific Resumes Brussels Flight

The return of Cathay Pacific’s flights to Brussels (BRU) is a key strategic enhancement to its European network, expanding travel options for both business and leisure travelers.

Utilizing the fuel-efficient Airbus A350-900, the route from Hong Kong to Brussels enhances passenger comfort, offering fully flat beds in Business Class and high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi.

The flight schedule includes late-night departures from Hong Kong and early afternoon returns from Brussels, ideal for convenient onward travel.

Flight No.	Route	Departure	Arrival	Days of Operation
CX291	HKG → BRU	23:50	07:20 (+1 day)	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
CX294	BRU → HKG	13:25	06:55 (+1 day)	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Flight CX291 leaves HKG at 23:50, reaching BRU at 07:20 the following day, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

The return trip, CX294, takes off from BRU at 13:25 and arrives back in HKG at 06:55 the next day, operating on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Summer Schedule 2025

For the summer of 2025, Cathay Pacific’s flight schedule includes:

• 5x daily flights to London (LHR)
• Daily service to Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), Manchester (MAN), Milan (MXP), Paris (CDG), Zurich (ZRH)
• 4x weekly flights to Barcelona (BCN), Brussels (BRU), Madrid (MAD), Munich (MUC)
• 3x weekly service to Rome (FCO)

Overall, Cathay Pacific now connects travelers to 13 European destinations, meeting the surging demand for travel after the pandemic.

Global Connectivity

Passengers arriving at Hong Kong (HKG) can enjoy seamless onward connectivity through Cathay Pacific’s hub at Hong Kong International Airport.

The airline group, which includes the low-cost carrier HK Express, reaches over 100 destinations worldwide, with 23 located in mainland China.

Cathay Pacific also facilitates intermodal connections to the Greater Bay Area via the SkyPier Terminal, making it easy for travelers to access major cities such as Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Macau by land or sea.

Enhanced Passenger and Cargo Services

The Airbus A350-900 features award-winning in-flight entertainment and high-speed Wi-Fi across all cabins.

Passengers traveling in Business Class as well as Cathay Diamond members enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi for their entire journey.

In addition to serving passengers, Cathay Pacific plays a vital role in supporting trade between Europe and Asia through cargo capacity that comes with passenger flights, alongside seven dedicated freighter flights each week under Cathay Cargo operations.