Hong Kong has been officially selected as the host city for Routes World 2025.
Scheduled from September 24-26, 2025, the 30thRoutes edition of the event will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo, hosted by Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) with the support of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Vivian Cheung, chief operating officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong, said in a press release: “Routes World is a prestigious international event which will bring together over 3,000 industry leaders representing airports, airlines and other key stakeholders. This aligns perfectly with our commitment to strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international aviation hub, connecting people in this world-class metropolis that embraces business opportunities, cultural diversity and social vibrancy.”
Cheung added: “We look forward to welcoming our guests from around the globe to visit and explore Hong Kong, and we hope that through this event, more routes can be opened connecting our city with more destinations.”
Independent analysis has demonstrated that the total economic impact of a typical Routes World event can exceed more than US$590 million. This is primarily a result of new air services secured due to the profile from hosting the event.
HKIA has witnessed strong passenger growth in 2024. In March 2024, the hub handled almost 4.4 million passengers and 29,840 flight movements, representing year-on-year increases of 56.7 per cent and 48.2 per cent, respectively.
With the completion of the Three-runway System (3RS) expected by the end of 2024, HKIA’s long-term strategy focuses on attracting airlines to open new destinations and leveraging the market potential of the Greater Bay Area and Mainland China. Following the full completion of the 3RS, the airport will have more slots, allowing new markets such as the Belt and Road Initiative countries and the Middle East to connect to Hong Kong.
Steven Small, director of Routes, said: ”Half of the world’s population lives within a five-hour flight of Hong Kong International Airport. With decision makers from over 130 countries expected to attend, Hong Kong will showcase the significant infrastructure developments to the people who decide where the world’s aircraft fly.”
