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Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR · 53.1M (2024) passengers / year · 4 terminals

T1 T2 MIDFIELD SAT

At a glance

IATA / ICAO

HKG / VHHH

Passengers / year

53.1M (2024)

Terminals

T1 main + 2 concourses (Midfield + Satellite). T2 under reconstruction.

Runways

3 (third runway opened 2022)

Main hub

Cathay Pacific (CX)

Location

Chek Lap Kok island (reclaimed)

Distance to Central

34 km / 21 mi

Skytrax ranking

Consistently top 5 World's Best

Terminals + flights

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Terminals

T1Terminal 1

Main terminal — Cathay + oneworld + most carriers

Airlines (20)

The world's longest passenger terminal at 1,300m. Connected to Midfield + Satellite concourses by underground automated people-mover.

T2Terminal 2 (currently closed)

Under reconstruction — reopens ~2027

Airlines (0)

Closed since 2019 for major reconstruction. Will reopen ~2027 as a check-in only terminal connected to T1 via automated rail.

MIDFIELDMidfield Concourse (T1 extension)

Wide-body gates connected to T1

Airlines (0)

Opened 2015. Reached by 2-minute underground APM train from T1. Houses 20 gates including most Cathay long-haul.

SATSatellite Concourse

North concourse for regional + LCC

Airlines (0)

Smaller concourse north of T1. Reached by separate APM. Mostly used for HK Express + LCC + some regional Cathay.

Notable flights

7 shown

Hand-curated from the AirConnect schedule registry. Tap any flight number for the great-circle route, aircraft and traveller photos.

CX1→ LHR

Cathay Pacific · London

23:55Airbus A350-1000

CX2← LHR

Cathay Pacific · London

06:30 +1Airbus A350-1000

CX251→ LHR

Cathay Pacific · London

08:55Boeing 777-300ER

KL877← AMS

KLM · Amsterdam

14:30 +1Boeing 777-200ER

CX870→ LAX

Cathay Pacific · Los Angeles

00:45Boeing 777-300ER

CX889→ YYZ

Cathay Pacific · Toronto

15:35Boeing 777-300ER

AA9← DFW

American Airlines · Dallas/Fort Worth

18:45 +1Boeing 777-300ER

Lounges

The Pier (First)

CX First · oneworld Emerald

Cathay's flagship First lounge. Day suites, bar, dining room.

The Pier (Business)

CX Business · oneworld Sapphire

Largest CX lounge. Noodle bar (Wonton + Dan Dan) + tea house.

The Wing (First)

CX First · oneworld Emerald

Cabanas with private bath + dining + day-bed.

The Wing (Business)

CX Business · oneworld Sapphire

The Bridge

CX Business · oneworld Sapphire

Modern lounge near Gate 35.

The Deck

CX Business · oneworld Sapphire

Newest CX lounge, Midfield-side near Gate 60.

Plaza Premium First

Pay-per-use HK$650 · PriorityPass

Plaza Premium

Pay-per-use HK$500 · PriorityPass

Multiple Plaza Premium locations across T1 + Satellite + Midfield.

Qantas Lounge

Qantas Business + oneworld Sapphire

United Club

United Club + Star Alliance Gold

HKG — Frequently asked

Mode	To	Cost	Time	Notes
Airport Express train	Hong Kong Station (Central)	HK$115 single	24 min	Direct + frequent (every 10 min). Free in-town check-in 24h before flight.
MTR Tung Chung Line	Tung Chung + Central via transfer	HK$30-$50	50-70 min	Cheaper but slower than Airport Express.
Bus (Cityflyer A21)	Tsim Sha Tsui / Mong Kok	HK$33	50-70 min	Cheapest direct option to Kowloon side.
Taxi (Urban red)	Hong Kong Island / Kowloon	HK$280-$400	35-60 min	Cross-harbour tunnel toll added.
Taxi (NT green)	New Territories	HK$200-$350	20-50 min
Hotel shuttle	Major Hong Kong hotels	Free with stay	40-60 min

Which terminal does my airline use at Hong Kong Airport?+

Almost everything is Terminal 1 — Cathay Pacific (home), HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines, plus all foreign carriers (BA, Qantas, JAL, Lufthansa, Singapore, Air France, KLM, Emirates, Qatar, United, American, Korean Air, Thai, ANA, etc.). Terminal 2 is closed for reconstruction until ~2027. Midfield + Satellite Concourses are extensions of T1 reached by free automated train.

How do I get from Hong Kong Airport to the city?+

Airport Express train — HK$115, 24 min direct to Hong Kong Station (Central). Best option. Every 10 min, very reliable. Free in-town check-in 24h before flight at Hong Kong + Kowloon stations (drop bags, get boarding pass, return later). Cheaper: MTR Tung Chung line (HK$30-$50, 50-70 min) or Cityflyer bus (HK$33). Taxi HK$280-$400.

What is in-town check-in at Hong Kong?+

A unique HKG perk — passengers on Cathay, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines, JAL, ANA, Singapore Airlines, Qantas + a few others can check in + drop bags at Hong Kong Station (Central) or Kowloon Station up to 24 hours before flight. Get boarding pass, then enjoy the city without luggage. Take the Airport Express to HKG when ready. Free with an Airport Express ticket.

How long does it take to walk between gates at HKG?+

T1 alone is 1,300m end-to-end. To Midfield Concourse: 2-min APM train + walk. To Satellite Concourse: separate APM. Allow 25-40 minutes to walk from check-in to the furthest gate (especially Midfield gates 50-80). Free moving walkways throughout.

Can I leave Hong Kong Airport during a layover?+

Yes for most major nationalities — Hong Kong offers 7-180 day visa-free entry depending on passport (US/UK/EU/Aus = 90 days). Use Airport Express to Central (24 min). Allow 4-5 hours round trip minimum. Popular short trips: Hong Kong Island Star Ferry + Peak Tram (3-4h), Mong Kok markets (3-4h), or stay airside — HKG has the world's only IMAX theatre in an airport + a 9-hole golf course visible from T1.

How early should I arrive at HKG?+

International: 2.5-3 hours. Cathay + JAL + Qantas Business passengers use dedicated Premium Check-in (5-15 min). HKG security is usually fast (10-25 min) outside peak. Walking time to far gates adds 15-30 min — important if you're at Midfield. Cathay marketed flights also offer in-town check-in (24h pre-flight, free).

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