Hong Kong Airports

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Location: The airport is situated 21 miles (34km) northwest of Hong Kong Island and 14 miles (23km) from Kowloon. Time: GMT +8. Contacts: Tel: +852 2181 8888. Transfer to the city: The Airport Express Line is a dedicated airport railway line providing a fast and reliable service to and from the airport and downtown Hong Kong (HK$100 one way). Trains depart daily, every 12 minutes, between 6am and 1am. Free scheduled shuttle buses leave Hong Kong and Kowloon stations everyday, taking Airport Express passengers to and from major hotels plus key transport interchanges. There are nine Airbus routes that can take you to and from the airport. Fares range between HK$14 and HK$45. When you exit the Arrivals Hall, turn right for Airbuses and ordinary city buses. Luxury coaches at the airport also serve many destinations within Hong Kong. Taxis are readily available from the taxi pick-up area in front of the Arrivals Hall, limousines are also available. Car rental: Public transport in Hong Kong is excellent so car rental is not advised. Facilities: Airport facilities include banks, ATMs, bureaux de change, a post office, beauty salon, a children's play area, showers, restaurants, shops (including duty-free), disabled facilities, Internet cafes, conference and business services and tourist information desks. Parking: Hong Kong International airport offers 2500 public parking spaces. The airport has both undercover and open-air car parks. Complimentary parking is given for parking spaces that are occupied for under a time frame of 30-minutes at car parks 1 and 4. Long-term parking is currently located at car park 2. Payment can be made with cash, Octopus cards or VISA cards. Departure tax: HK$120 (over 12 years of age). Website: www.hongkongairport.com