Flight from Kalibo - Boracay to Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of southern China. The island was colonised by British and was returned to China in the year 1997. The island was rapidly developed and now has the most number of skyscrapers within a city in the world as well as an advanced transportation network. Tourism is one of the major industry for the city and recorded to be one of the top 15 holiday destinations among international tourists.

Best time to fly from Boracay to Hong Kong

To enjoy your holiday, it is highly recommended to visit the island between October to March. Weather is mild and cooling during winter about 17 degrees on average, and relatively drier than the rest of the year. The period between May to September is best to avoid travelling to Hong Kong, mainly due to thunderstorms and typhoons. However, warm and sunny weather can also be experienced during this time.

Main airports available in Boracay and Hong Kong

Kalibo International Airport – Kalibo International Airport is one of the airports serving Boracay and surrounding areas. This airport is located in the province of Aklan and about two kilometres away from the city centre. There are 15 domestic and international airlines in operation at Kalibo Airport, among which include Cebu Pacific, Pan Pacific Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Philippine Airlines and Royal Air Charter.

Hong Kong International Airport – Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is the primary airport serving Hong Kong Island and the Pearl River Delta. The airport was constructed on the reclaimed Chek Lap Kok island. Over a hundred airlines are in operation at the HKIA to more than 180 cities globally. This airport is also the hub for Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon, Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express. It is also the focus city for China Airlines. There are two terminals and two concourses at this airport. While Terminal 2 is temporarily closed for renovation works, Terminal 1 is currently handling all domestic and international passengers. Passengers can easily travel between the airport and the city centre by taking a bus, ferry, train and taxi services.

Climate pattern in Boracay and Hong Kong

Hong Kong experiences a humid subtropical climate. The four-seasonal city has a hot and humid summer with an average temperature of 28 degrees centigrade. Summer also coincides with thunderstorms and typhoons which usually starts from May up till September. The rest of the year is dry and cooling but has fewer sunshine hours compared to that during summer. While snowfall is extremely rare in Hong Kong, high elevations may have chances of snow during the winter season.

Highlights attractions in Hong Kong

• Victoria Peak – Victoria Peak, or known as The Peak by the locals, is a hill located on the west side of Hong Kong island. It functions as a radio telecommunication facility and tourist attraction. At the elevation of 552 meters, Victoria Peak is the best place to enjoy the scenery of entire Hong Kong and its surrounding islands. The Peak is also habitat to various species of birds and butterflies. Visitors can also visit the Victoria Peak Garden, shop and dine here. To reach The Peak, visitors can ride the Peak Tram, taxis and public buses available from the central district.
• Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade – Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade is also one of the top attractions in Hong Kong. The promenade stretches about 1.6 kilometres near the Kowloon Tsim Sha Tsui area. Recent upgrading works resulted in the exquisite scenery of this area. Among the landmarks of the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade includes the Tsim Sha Tsui clock tower, Hong Kong Cultural Center, Hong Kong Space Museum, Hong Kong Museum of Arts and Avenue of Stars. A night stroll at the promenade offers beautiful light illumination along this path, overlooking the Victoria Harbour.
• Lantau Island – Lantau Island is Hong Kong's largest island. The island has a hilly terrain with Lantau Peak as the highest point at an altitude of 934 meters, almost double of the Victoria Peak's height. Contrary to the high density of Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island is abundant with forest. More than half of the island area comprises of the national parks Lantau South Country Park and Lantau North Country Park. Several landmarks that visitors can visit on Lantau Island are the 26-meter high Giant Buddha statue at the Po Lin Monastery, Tai O fishing village, Tung Chung Fort and Hong Kong Disneyland.