Empty Legs from Hong Kong — How to Save Up to 75%
Empty leg flights are private aviation's best-kept value secret. Here's how they work, where to find them, and how to lock in 50–75% savings on your next charter from HKG.
Every private jet that flies one-way leaves a problem: the empty return. Operators have two choices — fly the aircraft back empty, or sell the seat at a discount. The second option creates empty legs, and it's the smartest way to fly private at a fraction of standard rates.
What exactly is an empty leg?
An empty leg is a repositioning flight on the same aircraft, with the same crew, on a fixed date and route. Typical savings: 50% to 75% off published charter rates.
Where do HKG empty legs come from?
- HKG → Tokyo (return after weekend trips)
- HKG → Shanghai / Beijing (corporate repositioning)
- HKG → Bangkok (leisure return flights)
- HKG → Singapore (business return)
- HKG → Dubai / Europe (long-haul one-ways)
The catch: flexibility
Empty legs come with one trade-off: you fly when the aircraft is going, not when you decide. Most legs are listed with 7–14 days notice. The dates and times are fixed.
How to spot the best deals
- Check daily. Inventory turns over fast.
- Be flexible on airport. A leg to Narita instead of Haneda is still Tokyo and may save thousands.
- Set up alerts. Most legs are sold within hours of being published.
Where to find them
Browse current availability here — and consider setting up route alerts so we email you when a matching leg appears.