Hong Kong International Airport

To/From Hong Kong International Airport

Chek Lap Kok (Hong Kong International Airport) is situated on Lantau Island, well away from the heart of the city. Most hotels offer shuttle bus service to/from the airport or to the closest Airport Express station. Hong Kong Island and Kowloon stations provide in-town check-in, free of charge.

You can opt to get to or from the airport by Airport Express train, public bus, or taxi. The Airport Express trains run every 12 minutes, daily from about 06:00 to 01:00. It takes about 25 minutes to/from downtown Hong Kong to/from the airport.

Tour Available: Airport Transfer Services

Airport - Mainland China Coach Service

The HKIA also provides ground transport to Mainland China and cities in the Pearl River Delta. Remember, passengers must present a valid travel document for entering mainland China before boarding. Check with your local Chinese embassy or consulate to find out what documentation you need. Click on this link to see Visas and consulates.

Airport - Mainland China Ferry Service

High-speed ferries offer efficient service to nearby cities in mainland China. Book a ticket prior to boarding from the ticketing desks located on HKIA Arrivals Level 5, before the immigration counters. Then hop aboard a bus that will take you to the Skypier for your connection to places including Macau and Shenzhen. SkyPier provides fast ferry transfer service for transit passengers.

By Bus

There are nine Airbus (“A”) routes that can take you to and from the airport with fewer stops than an ordinary bus. Fares range between HK$14 and HK$45. When you exit the Arrivals Hall, turn right and look for the signage.

By Taxi

Taxis are available from the taxi pick-up area in front of the Arrivals Hall. All taxis can go to and from the airport. Fares are metered and there are details inside each cab.

Hong Kong Ferries

You can take a ferry from Chek Lap Kok's Tung Chung New Development Pier to the town of Tuen Mun in the New Territories. The ferry operates daily, from 06:00 to 23:00.

Parking

HKIA offers over 2,400 public parking spaces, including Car Park 1 (short-term), Car Park 4 (short-term and long-term) and SkyCity Car Park (long-term).

Taxes & Surcharges

Passengers ages 12 and above departing HKIA must pay a HK$120 departure tax (often included in the price of the airline ticket). In addition, passengers departing Hong Kong International Airport must pay a security charge of HK$33.

However, passengers who arrive and depart from Hong Kong on the same day (transit) are exempt from the departure tax.