Hong Kong International Airport is located on the artificial island of Chek Lap Kok, approximately 35 km from the Central business district.
It is one of Asia's principal aviation and cargo hubs, a transit point between the West and mainland China, and repeatedly awarded among the world's best airports for efficiency and passenger services.
How to get to Chek Lap Kok International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to HKG
Parking near Chek Lap Kok International Airport
Multi-level parking is available adjacent to the terminals, with rates consistent with those of a global metropolis.
How to get to Hong Kong from HKG
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Hong Kong: Private HKG Airport Transfer to or from Hotel
Hong Kong: Airport Express e-Ticket (Kowloon/HK/Tsing Yi)
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Airport (HKG) Private Transfer
Hong Kong: Private Transfer to/from Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
Car rental at Chek Lap Kok International Airport
The major car rental companies have desks at the airport, although driving in Hong Kong (on the left, with intense traffic) is rarely practiced by tourists given the excellent public transport network.
Hotels near Chek Lap Kok International Airport
At the airport
The Regal Airport Hotel is connected to Terminal 1 by a covered, air-conditioned walkway, just a few minutes' walk from the check-in counters.
Best for: Early-morning departures and one-night layovers, when you don't want to depend on trains or shuttles.
- You reach check-in on foot, with no shuttle bus or train to catch well in advance
- Useful for anyone with a flight departing before 6:00 or a technical stopover of just a few hours
- Just terminals, SkyPlaza and parking lots around: for dinner you stay at the hotel
- For an evening in Central or Tsim Sha Tsui you still need 25-30 minutes on the Airport Express, each way
Tung Chung and SkyCity
Free hotel shuttles to the airport every 20-30 minutes (Novotel Citygate every 20 minutes from 6 to 23:40, SkyCity Marriott every 30 minutes from 5 to 1 at night); the Tung Chung MTR station reaches Hong Kong Station in about 28-30 minutes.
Best for: Travelers who want to spend less than at the terminal while staying minutes from check-in, with the MTR to downtown close at hand.
- Significantly lower rates than downtown hotels, 5-10 minutes from the terminal
- Citygate Outlets, with over 150 shops and restaurants, right next to the MTR station
- An area designed for travelers, with little that's genuinely local in the evening
- Reaching downtown still takes half an hour by MTR, a different world from the rest of the city
Recommended hotels
- Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel A free shuttle to the airport and to Tung Chung every 30 minutes, with airport service running from 5 in the morning to 1:15 at night; an outdoor pool and several in-house restaurants. View availability
- Novotel Citygate Hong Kong 5 minutes from the terminal with a free shuttle every 20 minutes until 23:40, and direct access to the Tung Chung MTR station through the Citygate Outlets shopping center. View availability
Kowloon - Tsim Sha Tsui
Airport Express to Kowloon Station in 22 minutes, then a free K3/K4 shuttle or a 10-minute taxi to Tsim Sha Tsui; alternatively, the Tung Chung MTR line plus a transfer, about 40-50 minutes in total.
Best for: Travelers who want Nathan Road shopping, the Victoria Harbour waterfront with views of the island's skyscrapers, and a transfer that's still quick.
- A waterfront with a front-row view of the Hong Kong Island skyline, free from the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
- Nathan Road and Harbour City/K11 Musea for shopping at every price range
- Nathan Road is one of the busiest and noisiest streets in the city, especially at night
- Rooms in the budget chains on Nathan Road are often very small by Western standards
Recommended hotels
- The Peninsula Hong Kong Hong Kong's historic hotel, opened in 1928 right on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront; a fleet of green Rolls-Royces for transfers and a Forbes Five-Star rating with three Michelin Keys. View availability
- Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong Some of the roomiest accommodations in the area, many with harbor views; just steps from the Museum of Art and the Star Ferry to Central. View availability
- Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui In the northern part of the district, near the Science Museum and a short taxi ride from Wong Tai Sin Temple; a good balance between four-star quality and price. View availability
- Holiday Inn Golden Mile by IHG Right on Nathan Road, in the heart of the shopping "Golden Mile"; an international chain option at a more modest price than the nearby luxury hotels. View availability
Hong Kong Island - Central, Admiralty and Causeway Bay
Airport Express to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes, with free shuttles to the main hotels; for Causeway Bay you then need the Island Line MTR, about 10 minutes more.
Best for: Travelers who want skyscrapers, the bars of Lan Kwai Fong and the Peak Tram close at hand, accepting a slightly longer transfer to the airport.
- Central and Admiralty concentrate the skyscrapers, the Peak Tram and the bars of Lan Kwai Fong
- Causeway Bay offers more price choice while still staying on the island, with Times Square shopping
- The transfer from the airport almost always requires a change, taxi or shuttle in addition to the Airport Express
- During rush hour, Causeway Bay and Central are among the most crowded areas in the city
Recommended hotels
- Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Right on the Central waterfront, with two Michelin-starred restaurants (Caprice and Lung King Heen) and harbor views from most of the rooms. View availability
- Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong In the Pacific Place complex in Admiralty, with direct access to the shopping center and a 16-story mural in the atrium, among the most photographed in the city. View availability
- Grand Hyatt Hong Kong In Wan Chai, overlooking the harbor and connected to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre; an outdoor pool with views of the Kowloon skyline. View availability
- Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay by IHG In Causeway Bay, just minutes' walk from Times Square and the shopping of Russell Street; a good balance between four-star quality and price for staying on the island. View availability
- Best Western Hotel Causeway Bay A budget option in the heart of Causeway Bay, convenient for those who want the shopping and evening-life district without the price of the nearby luxury hotels. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
- lounges
- 20
- with Priority Pass
- 5
- paid entry
- from 580 HKD
- open 24 hours
- 2
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The 2 terminals are connected by an automated internal transport system and handle passenger and cargo traffic among the world's most intense.
Given the airport's scale, for international flights, allow at least 3 hours in advance.
Map of Chek Lap Kok International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does the Airport Express cost to central Hong Kong?
With a single ticket bought at the station: HKD 130 for Hong Kong Station (Central), HKD 115 for Kowloon; with an Octopus Card: HKD 120 and HKD 105 respectively. The longest journey takes just 24 minutes; a same-day round trip with an Octopus card makes the return leg free.
Q. Do you need a visa for Hong Kong?
It depends on your nationality: about 170 countries have visa-free access for periods ranging from 7 to 180 days (for example 90 days for the US, EU, Canada, Australia). Check the specific rules for your country.
Q. Is a Hong Kong visa also valid for mainland China or Macau?
No, Hong Kong has its own separate border system: to continue on to mainland China or Macau you need a separate visa or entry permit.
Q. Is it worth buying an Octopus card at the airport?
Yes, it's rechargeable and accepted on most public transport and in a great many shops: a very practical purchase right from arrival.
Q. Which lounges accept Priority Pass?
Kyra Lounge (T1, Level 6), Kyra Lounge (T1, Level 7), Plaza Premium Lounge (T1, Level 7), Plaza Premium Lounge (T1, Level 6) and Plaza Premium Lounge (T1, Level 6).
Q. How much does lounge access cost without a business class ticket?
The lowest entry price is 580 HKD, at Plaza Premium Lounge (T1, Level 6).
Q. Are any lounges open 24 hours?
Yes: Plaza Premium Lounge (T1, Level 7) and Plaza Premium Lounge (T1, Level 6).
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
