Hong Kong City

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Location

The airport is situated 21 miles (34km) northwest of Hong Kong Island and 14 miles (23km) from Kowloon.

Getting to the city

The Airport Express Line is a dedicated airport railway providing a fast and reliable service to downtown Hong Kong. Trains depart every 12 minutes or less around the clock, and the journey takes around 25 minutes. Scheduled hotel shuttle buses leave the airport regularly taking passengers to major hotels plus key transport interchanges, and there are a number of public bus (Airbus) routes from the airport.

Time

GMT +8.

Car rental

Public transport in Hong Kong is excellent so car rental is not advised.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the taxi pick-up area in front of the arrivals hall. Red taxis drive to central Hong Kong, green taxis service the New Territories, and blue taxis drive to Lantau Island.

Facilities

Airport facilities include banks, ATMs, currency exchange offices, a post office, beauty salon, a children's play area, showers, restaurants, shops (including duty-free), disabled facilities, cinemas, a golf course, conference and business services and tourist information desks.

Parking

The airport has both undercover and open-air car parks. Long-term parking is located at Car Park 2. Hourly rates range between HK$20 and HK$24, and daily rates are between HK$160 and HK$196.

Website www.hongkongairport.com

There are people movers to transport passengers between terminals.