Hong Kong Transportation by Air

Hong Kong Transportation by Air mainly gives you information about Hong Kong International Airport, such as Hong Kong flights (domestic flights and international flights), the detailed Hong Kong International Airport transfer information, from which you will know the flight schedules and transportation to and from the airport.

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport (the former one is Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport ) is the world’s busiest cargo hub and one of the world’s top ten busiest passenger airports. It operates 90 airlines, providing more than 1100 flights a day to about 220 destinations worldwide, including about 50 mainland cities. Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) provides an excellent international service, and high-speed trains link HK with many Mainland China cities. You can get flight and airport information by downloading the ‘HKG My Flight’ app, or use the search function below to find the most appropriate airlines travelling to and from your location.

Hong Kong Flights

Through Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong is now connecting more than  220 destinations worldwide, including about 50 mainland cities. Tourists can fly to Hong Kong by domestic flights and international flights at their convenience.

Hong Kong International Flights

Hong Kong Domestic Flights

Hong Kong – Macau Helicopter

Sky Shuttle Service operates Hong Kong – Macau Helicopter flights which provide the most convenient and fast transportation (only 15 minutes) between Hong Kong and Macau. From Macau to Hong Kong, the helicopters are available from 10:00 to 22:30 and from Hong Kong to Macau, the helicopters operate from 10:30 to 22:59.

Hong Kong Airport Transfer

As one of the most superior airports in the world, Hong Kong International Airport offers a comprehensive range of facilities and services to travellers entering and leaving Hong Kong. Hong Kong International Airport is about 34 kilometers from Hong Kong downtown, you can choose Airport Express, bus, taxi and hotel transport to get you to the town, as well as shuttle buses and high-speed ferries to transport you to Mainland China.

Transport to and from the airport: within Hong Kong

Hong Kong International Airport has a well-developed transportation network. For tourists traveling from the airport to and from the city, there are airport express lines, buses and taxis to choose from. Airport Express is the fastest direct route to Central. Buses cover most of the urban areas and have low fares. Taxis offer more flexible point-to-point service and are relatively expensive.

Airport Express

After landing in Hong Kong, the best choice for tourists to transfer to the city would be the MTR’s high-speed Airport Express train which is the fastest transport link to the airport and takes approximately 24 minutes to reach Hong Kong Island.  The trains depart every 12 minutes and at 130 km/hr will whisk you from the Airport Terminals to Central in 24 minutes. The Airport Express line brings you from the airport into several stations in the major areas of Hong Kong, including Central and Kowloon where most visitors will be staying, and makes it very easy to reach your destination wherever it might be in the city. Further more, Airport Express passengers can catch a free shuttle bus from Kowloon and Hong Kong stations to major hotels. Both these stations also provide free in-town check-in services for major airlines when you’re returning to the airport.

Airport Shuttle Bus to Hotel

Hong Kong Airport Shuttle offers you an effortless door to door transport between the airport and major hotels in Hong Kong and Kowloon. No more waiting in line for a taxi or walking around in stress. If you are staying at a major hotel, the hotel coach will deliver you directly to your hotel. You can book a seat on a hotel coach by approaching the following Commercial Services Counter in Arrivals Hall B, Terminal 1. It depart every 30 minutes from the Airport to the hotels and every 30-60 minutes from the hotels to the Airport. The Airport Hotelink Shuttle costs HK 140 (about US$18) for hotels in Central and HK 130 (about US$17) for hotels in Kowloon per single trip.

Vigor Airport Shuttle Services Limited
Reservation/ Enquiry:+852 2738 9500
Service Counter:+852 2186 6883
Location: Counter B18, Arrivals Hall B, Arrivals Level (L6), Terminal 1
Boarding Point: Coach Station

Airport Bus

Getting to and from the Airport on the City’s double-decker buses is the most economical option, and the “A” routes are the most comfortable among all airport bus routes. There are four airbus lines with Route A and E as the two main types of buses:

  • Route A: the CityFlyer AirBus which offers the A routes from the airport to the urban area, covering major stations in the city, such as Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay, etc. Most of them are luxury express trains with free wifi, which is more expensive, at around HK$ 40 (32 yuan).
  • Route E: it takes longer than route A to detour around Tung Chung and then enter the city. With ordinary air-conditioned buses, the price is about half that of route A, which is about 20 Hong Kong dollars (about RMB 16 yuan).
  • Route S: a circular route between the airport and Tung Chung. The price is cheaper than other routes, around 3 Hong Kong dollars (about RMB 2.5 yuan).
  • Route N: overnight shift, covering major areas such as Mong Kok and Causeway Bay. It is the only public transportation between the city and the airport at night, with prices ranging from HK$ 20 to HK$ 40 (about 16-32 yuan).

The A routes are more direct and take you to all the main areas in Kowloon and Hong Kong. Buses depart every 20 minutes for most of the day. There are 12 convenient Airbus ‘A’ routes that can take you from the airport to key locations on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and in the New Territories (including Lantau Island) with fewer stops than an ordinary city bus. Cityflyer route A21 serves the tourist areas of Kowloon. The External CityBus has limited luggage space and the routes take longer than the more direct A routes. They service the Airport Area and Tung Chung New Town, consequently with a longer route but convenient mostly for the airport staff that commutes every day.

The journey distance between the airport and Hung Hom Station is about 40 km. The approximate journey time is 75 mins and varies according to the traffic conditions. When you exit the Arrivals Hall, turn right to find Airbuses and city buses. You can pay using your Octopus Card, otherwise exact change will be needed.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available from the taxi pick-up area in front of the airport’s Arrivals Hall, and they offer a door to door service to and from Hong Kong International Airport.  If there are 3-4 people in your group, consider a taxi as an alternative to the Airport Express or the Airport Shuttle buses. As you come out the Arrivals Hall, head to the official Taxi stands right outside. Hong Kong taxis are colour-coded according to their operating areas, choose the right one for your destination. Separate rows are designated for different taxi types:

  • Urban taxis (red) : operate in most areas in Hong Kong (except partial of Tung Chung Road and roads in south Lantau).
  • New Territories taxis (green) : mainly operate in the north-eastern part (i.e. north of Sha Tin) and north-western part (i.e. north of Tsuen Wan) of the New Territories.
  • Lantau taxis (blue) : operate only on Lantau Island and Chek Lap Kok.
  • All taxis are allowed to provide services at the passenger terminals of Hong Kong International Airport

Coach and limousine charter

For those wanting their own personal limousines, minivans, vans and group coaches (buses), or  hassle-free door-to-door service, private car charter can be a great option. They can book their transport from service providers located in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1 or in the coach station located in Terminal 2. There are also a number of companies that provide private vehicles ranging from small sedans to mini-vans for private transfers for individuals or groups. Private car transfer charges: Arrival HK 690 HK 430 (US$55), Departure HK 650 HK 395 (US$50) for up to 3 people and can be booked online prior to your arrival. Rates are slightly less for departure transfers to the airport and slightly more for arrivals and departures past midnight.

Transport to and from the airport: Mainland China

Hong Kong International Airport is a also serves as a land and sea transport hub, offering travellers extensive land and sea connections to cities throughout the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region. 

Coach

Coaches provide a convenient method of transportation between Mainland China/ Macao and Hong Kong International Airport. There is a coach station servicing Mainland China located in Terminal 2 that offers coach (bus) services to major destinations such as Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Huizhou, Foshan, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Macao and PRD West areas via different cross-boundary land control points.

Service Provider:
China Travel Service (Hong Kong)
Eternal East Tours Company Limited
Kwoon Chung Trans-Island
S.T. Travel
Service Hours:
Lok Ma Chau (Huanggang) Port (06:15 – 24:00)
Shataukok Port (07:30 – 19:40)
Shenzhen Bay Port (06:50 – 22:30)
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Macao Port (08:50 – 21:10)
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai Port (06:40 – 23:00)
Boarding Point: Mainland/ Macao Transport Centre, Arrivals Level (L3), Terminal 2
Ticketing Point: Counters C01 – C09, Mainland/ Macao Transport Centre, Arrivals Level (L3), Terminal 2

Ferry

SkyPier at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) provides speedy ferry services for transfer passengers. Passengers transiting through Hong Kong International Airport on their way to one of eight ferry ports in the Pearl River Delta do not need to go through immigration and customs or reclaim baggage. Ferry tickets are sold at the Mainland/Macau Ticketing Counter located at Transfer Area E2 in Terminal 1. Passengers will then take the automated people mover to SkyPier to board one of the high-speed ferries. SkyPier serves the following nine ports in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) and Macao, connecting the region to 220 destinations worldwide.

  • Dongguan Humen
  • Guangzhou Lianhuashan
  • Guangzhou Nansha
  • Macao (Maritime Ferry Terminal)
  • Macao (Taipa)
  • Shenzhen Fuyong
  • Shenzhen Shekou
  • Zhongshan
  • Zhuhai Jiuzhou

SkyLimo

he most convenient way for cross-border travel is private transfer services between Hong Kong Airport and Shenzhen, Guangzhou and other areas in Guangdong. This avoid the long visa queues and identity checks. SkyLimo provides convenient door to door deluxe services between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Mainland China. Chauffeurs are professional, courteous and proficient in English. Please make your bookings in advance to prevent any delays. Tour and travel packages to Mainland China and/or Macao are also available. Please check with individual service providers for more details.

Service Provider:
China Travel Service (Hong Kong)
Eternal East Tours Company Limited
Kwoon Chung Trans-Island
S.T. Travel 
Service Hour: 24 hours
Boarding Point: Mainland/ Macao Transport Centre, Arrivals Level (L3), Terminal 2
Ticketing Point: Counters C01 – C09, Mainland/ Macao Transport Centre, Arrivals Level (L3), Terminal 2

Hong Kong Airport Transfer at Late Night

What is you land at Hong Kong Airport at late night? Our suggestion is that you can choose the night bus (Airbus Route N) or a taxi to leave the airport. The N-route bus runs until 5:15 at the dawn, but the waiting time may be longer.  Besides buses, tourists can also choose taxis at taxi stands. Taxi prices at night will not rise.

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