Getting Around Hong Kong
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the busiest airports in the world. It serves flights to and from around 200 key destinations worldwide, including 40 cities in Mainland China by around 120 airlines. With its world class facilities and services, HKIA has been recognised as the world’s best airport over 80 times.
HKIA provides comprehensive dining, shopping and entertainment options to travellers, including international restaurants ranging from Michelin-recommended gourmet outlets to affordable food courts; over hundreds of shops with a wide range of world famous brands; and an array of entertainment facilities such as UA IMAX Theatre with the largest IMAX giant screen in Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2181 8888
Website: www.hongkongairport.com
Address: 1 Sky Plaza Road, Lantau, Hong
Kong
HKIA provides comprehensive dining, shopping and entertainment options to travellers, including international restaurants ranging from Michelin-recommended gourmet outlets to affordable food courts; over hundreds of shops with a wide range of world famous brands; and an array of entertainment facilities such as UA IMAX Theatre with the largest IMAX giant screen in Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2181 8888
Website: www.hongkongairport.com
Address: 1 Sky Plaza Road, Lantau, Hong
Kong
Hong Kong Airport Express
Airport Express
Departing every seven minutes, it takes just 24 minutes for the high-speed Airport Express to reach Hong Kong Island from the airport. From there visitors can catch free shuttle buses from Hong Kong or Kowloon Airport Express stations to the city’s major hotels. When returning home, visitors and delegates can check-in to most major airlines at the Hong Kong Airport Express station, bringing ease and convenience to your event right through to its closing step. A prepaid Octopus Card can be used on most forms of public transport. They can be bought at any MTR station, and reload up at MTR stations and convenience stores.
Departing every seven minutes, it takes just 24 minutes for the high-speed Airport Express to reach Hong Kong Island from the airport. From there visitors can catch free shuttle buses from Hong Kong or Kowloon Airport Express stations to the city’s major hotels. When returning home, visitors and delegates can check-in to most major airlines at the Hong Kong Airport Express station, bringing ease and convenience to your event right through to its closing step. A prepaid Octopus Card can be used on most forms of public transport. They can be bought at any MTR station, and reload up at MTR stations and convenience stores.
Hong Kong Public Transportation - MTR
Mass Transit Railway (MTR)
The Mass Transit Railway system is an easy and efficient way to get around Hong Kong and enjoy its world-class attractions. MTR covers all major districts in the territory, including stops at the boundary with Mainland China (Lo Wu Station and Lok Ma Chau Station).
The Mass Transit Railway system is an easy and efficient way to get around Hong Kong and enjoy its world-class attractions. MTR covers all major districts in the territory, including stops at the boundary with Mainland China (Lo Wu Station and Lok Ma Chau Station).
Hong Kong Ferries
As a coastal city, Hong Kong regularly operates ferry routes that connect Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the Outlying Islands.
FERRIES BETWEEN HONG KONG ISLAND AND KOWLOON
The cross-harbour ferries are a fun way to hop between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Enjoy the stunning harbour view as you sail between Central and Hung Hom or on the Star Ferry routes.
The Star Ferry is a charming vessel that transports passengers between Hong Kong Island (Central and Wan Chai) and Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui). It offers views of both sides of the harbour, and is as much an attraction as it is a mode of transport.
Fares vary slightly between the upper and lower decks, as well as between weekdays and weekends, and are paid at the barriers when boarding . Passengers can pay by Octopus Card or use cash to purchase a token from the machines at the pier.
FERRIES BETWEEN HONG KONG ISLAND AND OUTLYING ISLANDS
Ferries operating from the Central Ferry Piers on Hong Kong Island provide services to the main Outlying Islands. Two types of ferries operate along most routes: standard ferries and the slightly more expensive fast ferries.
FERRIES BETWEEN HONG KONG ISLAND AND KOWLOON
The cross-harbour ferries are a fun way to hop between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Enjoy the stunning harbour view as you sail between Central and Hung Hom or on the Star Ferry routes.
The Star Ferry is a charming vessel that transports passengers between Hong Kong Island (Central and Wan Chai) and Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui). It offers views of both sides of the harbour, and is as much an attraction as it is a mode of transport.
Fares vary slightly between the upper and lower decks, as well as between weekdays and weekends, and are paid at the barriers when boarding . Passengers can pay by Octopus Card or use cash to purchase a token from the machines at the pier.
FERRIES BETWEEN HONG KONG ISLAND AND OUTLYING ISLANDS
Ferries operating from the Central Ferry Piers on Hong Kong Island provide services to the main Outlying Islands. Two types of ferries operate along most routes: standard ferries and the slightly more expensive fast ferries.
Hong Kong Taxis and Coach Charter
Taxis are readily available from the taxi pick-up area in front of the airport’s Arrivals Hall. If you’re travelling to Hong Kong Island or Kowloon you’ll need to catch a red taxi. If you’re headed for the New Territories you’ll need a green taxi, and those going to Lantau Island will require a blue taxi. All taxis in Hong Kong are able to take passengers to and from the airport. Fares are metered and detailed information about charges are clearly displayed inside each cab.
With the exception of some very remote areas, taxis are plentiful throughout Hong Kong. They can usually be hailed on the street (except in restricted areas) or summoned by phone. All are metered, relatively cheap, air-conditioned and clean.
TYPES OF TAXIS
Taxis in Hong Kong are categorised by three colours, each indicating a geographical area. All taxis can travel to and from Hong Kong International Airport as well as Hong Kong Disneyland.
RED TAXIS
Red taxis operate throughout most of Hong Kong, except for Tung Chung Road on
Lantau Island and on the entire south side of Lantau Island.
GREEN TAXIS
Green taxis only service the New Territories.
BLUE TAXIS
Blue taxis only operate on Lantau Island.
For taxi fares and additional charges, visit Hong Kong’s Transport Department website.
TIPS FOR A HASSLE FREE TAXI TRIP
Taxis are usually easily hailed along the street, although they can’t pick up or drop off passengers in certain restricted zones.
It’s often a good choice to opt for either a taxi queue at a hotel or a taxi stand.
Taxi fare information will be listed on the inside of the taxi, including surcharges e.g. for baggage and tunnels.
COACH AND LIMOUSINE CHARTER
Passengers who require their own personal limousines, minivans, vans and group coaches (buses) can book their transport from service providers located in the Arrivals Hall.
With the exception of some very remote areas, taxis are plentiful throughout Hong Kong. They can usually be hailed on the street (except in restricted areas) or summoned by phone. All are metered, relatively cheap, air-conditioned and clean.
TYPES OF TAXIS
Taxis in Hong Kong are categorised by three colours, each indicating a geographical area. All taxis can travel to and from Hong Kong International Airport as well as Hong Kong Disneyland.
RED TAXIS
Red taxis operate throughout most of Hong Kong, except for Tung Chung Road on
Lantau Island and on the entire south side of Lantau Island.
GREEN TAXIS
Green taxis only service the New Territories.
BLUE TAXIS
Blue taxis only operate on Lantau Island.
For taxi fares and additional charges, visit Hong Kong’s Transport Department website.
TIPS FOR A HASSLE FREE TAXI TRIP
Taxis are usually easily hailed along the street, although they can’t pick up or drop off passengers in certain restricted zones.
It’s often a good choice to opt for either a taxi queue at a hotel or a taxi stand.
Taxi fare information will be listed on the inside of the taxi, including surcharges e.g. for baggage and tunnels.
COACH AND LIMOUSINE CHARTER
Passengers who require their own personal limousines, minivans, vans and group coaches (buses) can book their transport from service providers located in the Arrivals Hall.
Hong Kong Buses and Mini Buses
BUSES
Buses in Hong Kong are plentiful, comfortable and air-conditioned. Especially popular are the double-deckers that offer great views of the surrounding city from the top deck. Fares are paid upon boarding, based on distance travelled and exact change is required if paying by cash. Octopus cards are accepted on all buses in Hong Kong.
MINIBUSES
Minibuses are small buses that carry up to 19 people. Green minibuses operate along specific routes at fixed prices. Fares are paid upon boarding, based on distance travelled and exact change is required if paying by cash. All green minibuses accept Octopus cards. Red minibuses operate along routes that are not always fixed and passengers can get on and off anywhere along the route, except where special prohibitions apply. Fares are paid as you depart when travelling on a red minibus and the driver can usually provide change for small notes.
Buses in Hong Kong are plentiful, comfortable and air-conditioned. Especially popular are the double-deckers that offer great views of the surrounding city from the top deck. Fares are paid upon boarding, based on distance travelled and exact change is required if paying by cash. Octopus cards are accepted on all buses in Hong Kong.
MINIBUSES
Minibuses are small buses that carry up to 19 people. Green minibuses operate along specific routes at fixed prices. Fares are paid upon boarding, based on distance travelled and exact change is required if paying by cash. All green minibuses accept Octopus cards. Red minibuses operate along routes that are not always fixed and passengers can get on and off anywhere along the route, except where special prohibitions apply. Fares are paid as you depart when travelling on a red minibus and the driver can usually provide change for small notes.
Hong Kong Trams
Hong Kong’s historic street trams still operate on the north corridor of Hong Kong Island through Western District, Wan Chai, Happy Valley, Causeway Bay and North Point. These double-decker streetcars have been travelling through Hong Kong's busiest thoroughfares since 1904 and continue to be an affordable, inexpensive and fun way to get around.
No matter how far you travel, each tram ride costs the same flat fare and exact change is required if you are paying by cash. All trams accept Octopus cards. You need to get on the tram at the back and then pay the exact fare at the front when you’re getting off.
No matter how far you travel, each tram ride costs the same flat fare and exact change is required if you are paying by cash. All trams accept Octopus cards. You need to get on the tram at the back and then pay the exact fare at the front when you’re getting off.
