How to get from Hong Kong Airport (HKG) ✈️ to the City Center

Hong Kong Airport (HKG), also known as Chek Lap Kok Airport, is the main international airport of Hong Kong and located about 35 km west of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Hong Kong by Express train, Public bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer) or Uber.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison

Overview of all airport transfers from Hong Kong Airport to the City Center (Kawloon & Hong Kong Island)

	Transport	Travel time	Cost
	Express train	30 Min.	8.50 $	Details
	Public bus	90 Min.	5 $	Details
	Taxi	40 Min.	35‑40 $	Details
	Welcome Pickups	40 Min.	60 $	Details
	Uber	40 Min.	45‑60 $	Details

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Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• Public buses can be a first tour of the city, but is recommended only with light luggage.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.

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Express train (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

25-35 minutes

Cost:

HK$ 65 pp (around US$ 8.50)

Description:

‘Hong Kong Airport Express’ train from Hong Kong Airport (Stop “Airport Station” in front of Terminal 1 & 2) to “Tsing Yi Station”, “Kowloon Station” (downtown) and “Hong Kong Station” (on Hong Kong Island)

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Public bus

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

90 minutes

Cost:

HK$ 40 pp (around US$ 5)

Description:

Public buses from Hong Kong Airport (Ground Transportation Center in front of Terminal 1 & 2) to “North Point Ferry Pier” (on Hong Kong Island), more bus connections via the link above

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

HK$ 300-350 (around US$ 35-40)

Description:

Taxi from Hong Kong Airport (Arrivals level, in front of Terminal 1 & 2) to central Hong Kong, Kawloon, Hong Kong Island or directly to your accommodation in the city center

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

HK$ 550 (around US$ 60)

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Hong Kong Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to Kawloon, Hong Kong Island or directly to your accommodation

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Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

HK$ 350-500 (around US$ 45-60)

Description:

Uber from Hong Kong Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to Kawloon, Hong Kong Island or directly to your accommodation in the city

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Route from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong (Kowloon, Hong Kong Island)

Things to know about Hong Kong:

1. The name “Hong Kong” is Cantonese for “fragrance harbor”
2. Hong Kong has more Rolls Royce’s per person than any other city in the world
3. Hong Kong is officially known as the “Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China”