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HKG Hong Kong International Airport

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Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) serves Hong Kong. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAHKG
ICAOVHHH
Non-stop133
Airlines83
TimezoneAsia/Hong Kong
Elevation9 m

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The airport in numbers

Hong Kong International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Hong Kong International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 53M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 75M in 2018.

Passengers / year
53M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
75M
in 2018
Elevation
9 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Passengers per year, 1998–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Hong Kong International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Hong Kong International Airport to Hong Kong

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~35 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~50 minmetered
Private transfer~50 minfixed upfront
Car rental~50 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Hong Kong International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Hong Kong ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Hong Kong International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 133 destinations, operated by 83 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Cathay Pacific · Dragonair · Hong Kong Airlines · China Eastern Airlines · Hong Kong Express Airways · China Southern Airlines · Hainan Airlines · Japan Airlines Domestic · Air China · American Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Hong Kong International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sailing from here?

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near Hong Kong International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Hong Kong shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Hong Kong International Airport to the centre of Hong Kong?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Hong Kong International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Hong Kong International Airport to Hong Kong?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Hong Kong International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Hong Kong International Airport?
About 133 destinations, including Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore, Shanghai. 83 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Hong Kong International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Hong Kong International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Hong Kong International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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