Flights to Asia: airfares and airline information
With hundreds of diverse nationalities, languages, religions and cultures, and the world's fastest growing economies, Asia is a dream destination for tourists and business travellers alike.
Which airlines fly to Asia?
From Australia, Qantas flies daily to several Asian cities including Singapore, Beijing, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Depending on your route and destination, you have a choice of South East Asian carriers, Malaysian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Garuda Indonesia, Thai Airways, to name a few. If you're travelling to or through the Middle East, Emirates, Gulf Air and Etihad are local, and once you reach Singapore, the choice of flights to Asia expands exponentially. Tiger Airlines offer low cost flights from Darwin or Perth to Singapore and onto a number of South East Asian destinations.
Most Awarded Asian Airlines
Most Asian countries have their own national airlines, of which four: Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are ranked 5 Star by independent assessor Skytrax. In 2006, Thai Airways was named the World's Best Cabin Staff; Malaysia Airlines best long haul economy class, Emirates best Inflight Entertainment and Cathay Pacific best airline Asia.
Asian Airports
Here's a look at two of the busiest airports in the Asian region.
Singapore Changi Airport
Changi is Singapore's main airport and a central regional hub, with flights to more than 180 destinations in over 50 countries. Since opening in 1981, Changi has won numerous awards including Skytrax Best Airport of the year in 2006.
With two terminals and a third due to open in 2008, Changi is renowned for its retail, entertainment and hospitality facilities. Flying into Singapore from Australia you will land at Terminal 1 or, if flying Singapore Airlines, at Terminal 2. Some of the features which make Changi special are:
- shopping
- outdoor garden areas
- multiple business centres
- cinema
- internet and games
- spas and swimming pool and in terminal transit hotel.
Relax by the pool, or in one of the numerous lounge areas, and watch TV or a movie while you wait.
Getting into Singapore is easy, with access to the city is via fast air-conditioned train, bus or taxi.
Hong Kong Airport
Hong Kong's airport at Chek Lap Kok is central to China, East Asia and Southeast Asia, and is built on reclaimed land in the South China Sea. A suspension bridge links the airport to Hong Kong island. Chek Lap Kok is 53 km to Hong Kong's CBD and is well serviced by train, bus and ferry.
Arriving at Terminal 1 from Australia, you will find a fast public transport system which takes you into the city. There are numerous restaurants and shops in the terminal, designated smoking rooms and fast people movers to get around.
If you're departing Hong Kong, you may exit via the newly opened Terminal 2. Open for departures only at present, Terminal 2 has major retail and entertainment outlets atSkyPlaza, as well as the Airport Station's Platform 3.
If you're flying on business, the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (BAC) at Chek Lap Kok has its own terminal and facilities with a full range of services for the business traveller.
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