Hong Kong Air Cargo launches new route to Budapest
Fifth new destination added by Hong Kong Air Cargo this year; two weekly flights to be operated by Airbus A330-200F.
Hong Kong Air Cargo announced the launch of a new all-cargo route between Hong Kong and Budapest, Hungary, with two weekly flights operated by the Airbus A330-200F cargo freighter.
"This marks the fifth new destination added by Hong Kong Air Cargo this year, further expanding the company’s international route network and strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international cargo hub," says an official release.
Budapest Airport is a key cargo hub in Central and Eastern Europe with a record cargo volume of 201,000 tons in 2023, the release added. "The new route will provide more efficient cargo transport solutions between Hong Kong and Budapest, and the broader Central and Eastern European region, meeting the growing e-commerce market demand."
Gary Zhan, Chairman, Hong Kong Air Cargo says: “We are delighted to launch this new route, marking a significant milestone in our company’s development. This will facilitate greater trade between Hong Kong and Budapest, and we look forward to providing our customers with superior service.”
Hong Kong International Airport is the world’s largest cargo hub, and "Hong Kong Air Cargo will continue to contribute to the growth and success of Hong Kong International Airport. We will keep expanding our route network and enhancing service quality, further solidifying Hong Kong International Airport’s leadership in the international cargo hub sector," the release added.
Hong Kong International Airport reported cargo volume of 4.3 million tonnes in 2023, which accounted for about 47 percent, or about HK$4,160 billion, of the total value of Hong Kong's external trade. Hong Kong Airport provides 55 parking stands for cargo aircraft.
