Hong Kong International airport is located on the island of Chek Lap Kok. Here are several ways that you can get here:

From Hong Kong Station, take the Airport Express train to the airport. It is a 24-minute ride with trains coming in and out every 12 minutes. Make sure to purchase a ticket before getting on the train. You can buy them on-site.

From Hong Kong Central, take a bus headed straight to the Hong Kong Airport. Usually buses don’t have change so it is good to bring the exact amount. The routes take a longer time but have more pick-up and drop-off points.

From Hong Kong Station, take a red taxi to the Hong Kong Airport.

Most hotels will have a shuttle that brings guests to and from the Hong Kong Airport. It is best to check with the hotel if they have this service upon booking a hotel prior to your trip.

Below are information about your departure for a quick and smooth journey to your boarding gate.

Go to the airline check-in aisle the corresponds to your airline. While you can counter check-in in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, there are 76 self check-in kiosks for your convenience. Passengers should give enough time and arrive early for the necessary passport control and security procedures. After the check-in, all passengers should drop off their baggage at drop-off counters. Those who bring hand baggage should make sure it doesn’t exceed the standard 22 in x 14in x 9 in. Make sure that all baggage is packed following the security guidelines for a smooth drop off.

As a standard procedure, all travelers’ hand baggage will be inspected and there may be a body scan conducted. This is to ensure the safety and security of all at the terminal. Apart from having your travel documents and boarding pass with you, make sure to have any medical proof or documents just in case.

Foreign travelers need to show their valid passport and filled out departure card. This card is at the bottom sheet of the original Arrival card attached to your passport. Once the Immigration Officer cleared the passenger, they may proceed to their boarding gates.

Passengers are advised to be at their boarding gate at least 30 minutes before the flight departure time. There are many things to do like eating and shopping in the airport, but make sure to allot enough time to get to your boarding gate on time.

To ensure a smooth and efficient arrival, you can browse all the essential information that you need to know after landing at Hong Kong International Airport.

Foreign travelers need to show their valid passport and filled out arrival card. This card is distributed during the flight and is also available at the Immigration Hall as well. After being screened by the officer, the passenger may go through. After getting past customs, all passengers can go to the arrivals halls to meet their friends or relatives. This area has food outlets, shops, currency exchange, and transportation services.

After Immigration, passengers can go directly to the baggage carousel to claim any checked-in baggage. Make sure to go to the carousel that has the same flight number and airline that you took to get to Hong Kong. There are several information boards to help direct you to the right carousel.

Those who have goods to declare will have to use the red channel while others who have nothing to declare can go through the green channel and directly exit. According to the Customs and Excise Department website, as of July 16, 2018, all passengers in possession of currency or negotiable instruments (CBNIs) will have to make a written declaration if it exceeds HKD 120,000.

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