Oct 26, 2026 · Comparison
HK Express 13th Anniversary Promotion: 36 Asian Destinations Comparison
HK Express's 13th-anniversary promotion offers fares starting from HK$13 across 36 Asian destinations The Standard (HK). The “13th Anniversary Ultra Offer” began at 10am on Monday and runs until 11.45pm on Friday, October 30 The Standard (HK). Travel dates are set from January 3, 2027, to March 27, 2028, though availability varies by destination The Standard (HK).
What Happened / The Facts
For the lowest Economy fare of HK$13, one personal item and one piece of cabin baggage are included The Standard (HK). This promotional fare requires an initial round trip booking departing Hong Kong, which can include open-jaw or multi-city itineraries; it cannot be booked as a standalone one-way ticket The Standard (HK). Taxes and surcharges are not included in the promotional fares The Standard (HK).
What It Means
Destinations offering fares starting from HK$13 include Beijing Daxing, Changzhou, Ningbo, Sanya, Wuxi, Yiwu, Hefei, Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Da Nang, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc The Standard (HK). Fares to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur Subang, Penang, Clark, and Manila start from HK$63 per sector The Standard (HK). Flights to Japan and South Korea, covering cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, and Busan, start from HK$113 in Hong Kong The Standard (HK). TRAICY Global reports that for Japan and South Korea routes, one-way fares start from 2,300 yen under the Light fare category, with fuel surcharges and taxes charged separately, and a round-trip purchase is required TRAICY Global.
Comparison: Options Side by Side
| Destination Group | Starting Fare | Fare Type Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HK$13 Destinations (e.g., Taipei, Hanoi) | HK$13 | Round trip required; includes 1 personal item & 1 cabin baggage The Standard (HK) |
| HK$63 Destinations (e.g., Bangkok, Manila) | HK$63 | Per sector starting fare The Standard (HK) |
| Japan/South Korea (e.g., Tokyo, Seoul) | HK$113 | Per sector starting fare from Hong Kong The Standard (HK) |
Which One Fits Whom
Those seeking the lowest possible fare should target the HK$13 destinations, provided they meet the round-trip booking requirement The Standard (HK). Travelers to Japan or South Korea should note the higher starting fare of HK$113 from Hong Kong The Standard (HK).
Our view is that while the starting fare of HK$13 is attractive, the exclusion of taxes and surcharges means the final cost will be higher than advertised, requiring careful calculation before booking.
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Sources: The Standard (HK) · TRAICY Global