Getting from Hong Kong International Airport to Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China
Hong Kong International Airport is on Lantau Island, 34 km from Central Hong Kong. The Airport Express train is the gold standard — fast, frequent and goes directly to Kowloon and Hong Kong stations.
Airport Express (MTR)
The Airport Express runs from HKIA station to Tsing Yi, Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui adjacent) and Hong Kong (Central). Journey every 10 minutes, starting from 05:50 to 00:48. The train also offers in-town check-in at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations.
24 min to Kowloon; 24 min to Hong Kong Central
HKD 115 (single, to HK station)
Cityflyer Bus
Franchised buses (routes E11, A11, E21, etc.) connect the airport to Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and New Territories. Slower than the AEL but significantly cheaper.
45–80 min
HKD 33–48
Taxi
Red (urban), green (New Territories) and blue (Lantau) taxis are available at the Taxi Pick-up Point outside Arrivals Hall. Red taxis go to most city destinations.
30–50 min to Kowloon/HK Island
HKD 300–450 to Kowloon; HKD 350–500 to HK Island + tunnel toll
Ferry (Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal)
A cross-boundary ferry at the airport connects directly to Macau and Guangzhou without entering Hong Kong proper. Useful for travellers who need to travel onwards.
60 min to Macau
HKD 270+ (economy)
Prices and times are estimates and subject to change. Always check official operator websites for the latest information.