Latest update: 22 October 2021
Flying home to Sydney and Melbourne
Regular flights from 1 November
We know that it may have been a long time since you’ve been able to go home, and you’ll be keen to get back to your family and loved ones.
We are delighted to be flying regularly to Sydney and Melbourne via Hong Kong from 1 November.
In line with the Australian Government guidelines, on 1 November the international passenger arrival cap will be lifted and quarantine will not be required for fully vaccinated passengers.
Please note, to be eligible to travel on these flights you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident, or be an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident. You must also be fully vaccinated and you may need an approved COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR pre-departure test.
If you are not fully vaccinated, you can contact our Customer Care DepartmentOpen a new window to discuss your flight arrangements.
Your step-by-step checklist
If you're flying to Sydney or Melbourne, before you set off for the airport, please ensure that you have all the documentation necessary to travel.
Check our step-by-step checklistOpen a new window to help you prepare for your trip.
Pre-departure COVID-19 test
If you are flying from, or transiting through Belgium/Amsterdam and ending your journey in Sydney, you must have a COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR pre-departure test 72 hours before your scheduled departure time.
Our Cathay Care Commitment
Our Cathay Care commitment of enhanced wellbeing measures across your entire journey, also comes with free Covid-19 insurance so you can travel with peace of mind on board and on the ground.
Flexible Tickets
All of the tickets for these flights are covered by our Fly (worry) free promise. This means you can change your plans without the usual change fees until 31 December 2021.