Airline
Dragonair (ZH)
Dragonair, later rebranded as Cathay Dragon, was a premium regional airline based in Hong Kong and a renowned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific. Known for seamlessly connecting passengers across the Asia-Pacific region with award-winning service, its routes and operations were fully integrated into Cathay Pacific in 2020.
Why travelers choose Dragonair
- •Former regional subsidiary of Cathay Pacific (rebranded as Cathay Dragon in 2016)
- •Oneworld affiliate member
- •Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR with its historical main hub at HKG
- •Integrated into Cathay Pacific following the cessation of independent operations in 2020
Fare families
Economy Light
A great value fare for travelers with firm plans, offering essential comfort and standard carry-on baggage.
- •1 piece of carry-on baggage (up to 7kg)
- •Complimentary in-flight meals and entertainment
- •Oneworld frequent flyer miles accumulation (base rate)
- •Checked baggage available for an additional fee
- •Ticket is strictly non-refundable
Economy Essential
The standard fare offering a perfect balance of value and convenience, including checked baggage and advance seat selection.
- •1 piece of carry-on baggage (up to 7kg)
- •Generous standard checked baggage allowance (up to 30kg)
- •Advance standard seat selection
- •Flight changes allowed subject to an applicable fee
- •Standard Oneworld frequent flyer miles
Economy Flex
Maximum flexibility for your travel plans, featuring complimentary flight changes, increased comfort, and priority services.
- •1 piece of carry-on baggage (up to 7kg)
- •Increased checked baggage allowance (up to 35kg)
- •Complimentary flight date and time changes
- •Preferred or extra legroom seat selection (subject to availability)
- •Eligible for upgrades using frequent flyer miles
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Economy Class passengers are allowed one carry-on bag up to 7kg (15 lbs) plus one small personal item. Standard checked baggage allowance is typically 30kg (66 lbs) for Economy, 40kg (88 lbs) for Business, and 50kg (110 lbs) for First Class, depending on the specific route and fare class.
Change policy
Flight changes and rebooking are subject to the fare conditions of the ticket. Flexible fares allow free date or time changes, while basic promotional fares require a change fee plus any applicable fare difference. Changes can be processed online via Manage Booking or through customer support.
Check-in
Online and mobile check-in open 48 hours and close 90 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Airport check-in counters and self-service kiosks are also available, typically closing 40 to 60 minutes before the flight departs, depending on the departure airport.
Colombo (CMB) network
Dragonair operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight ZH 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight ZH 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight ZH 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight ZH 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight ZH 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight ZH 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat