Hong Kong Airport Guide

Opened in 1998 for commercial operations, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is the chief airport serving the region of Hong Kong. It is the third busiest international passenger airport in the world and the busiest international cargo facility. In the year 2010, Hong Kong International Airport handled more than 50 million passengers and over 4 million tonnes of air cargo. HKIA is connected with more than 150 destinations around the world with a network of nearly 900 daily flights operated by approximately 95 airlines. The Hong Kong International Airport is an important gateway for different Chinese destinations and serves as a main hub for many airlines.

Address: Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong

Website: The official website of the Hong Kong International Airport, http://www.hongkongairport.com, is a resourceful guide that offers information on ticket reservation, airport facilities and services. The website is one of the best guides for those who wish to get acquainted with Hong Kong tourism.

Time Zone: +8:00 hours from UTC/GMT

Terminal Information: The Hong Kong International Airport has two terminals and both of them offers travellers with round-the-clock check-in. HKIA’s Terminal 1 is one of the largest airport terminal buildings around the world. Terminal 2, with limited facilities, caters to a majority of low-cost carriers and few full-service carriers.

Airport Connectivity: Hong Kong International Airport is linked with a highly efficient transport network that enables travellers to move to and from the airport quite conveniently. Passengers arriving from Hong Kong-bound flights have a plenty of options to choose from.

Airport Express: The Airport Express links HKIA with Hong Kong's central business district. These trains are quick and comfortable.

Bus: Buses connect the Hong Kong International Airport with most parts of the city. Buses are relatively cheaper and offer a comfortable transportation option to passengers.

Taxis: Taxis are one of the fastest and flexible modes of transportation to and from the Hong Kong International Airport. The taxis are distinguished by their colours: Blue, red and green.

Car Parking: The Hong Kong International Airport features more than 3,000 public parking spaces through its different car park facilities.

Lounges: Hordes of airlines have their lounges at the airport. Some of the lounges are Dynasty Lounge, Qantas Business Lounge and Hong Kong Airlines VIP Lounge. More information on airline lounges can be gathered from the airport’s website.

Food and Beverages: Both terminals at the international airport feature a range of food and beverages facilities for travellers at airport hoping to grab their flights to Hong Kong. Terminal 1 boasts of numerous Asian restaurants like Saboten, Itacho Sushi and Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant. The terminal is also inundated with several western restaurants like Délifrance, Caffe Ritazza, Energetic Juice Bar, Pacific Coffee and A Hereford Beefstouw Steak House. Terminal 2 of the airport also features many eating joints to suit a variety of taste buds.

Medical Care: The Airport Medical Centre, operated by Raffles Medical Group, offers a range of health and medical services to the passengers. The centre is fully equipped to carry out medical procedures like standard clinic consultations, X-ray and first-aid. The Airport Medical Centre also provides services like stretchers, vaccination and physiotherapy.

Shopping: Shopping is one of the key attractions of Hong Kong tourism with the international airport itself offering a number of opportunities to the travellers to indulge in some retail therapy. The shopping arcades at both the terminals are extremely popular with tourists on Hong Kong tours with almost everything under the sun being sold at the shops. People can buy electronic items, designer apparel and accessories, duty-free liquor and tobacco, health and beauty products, jewellery, watches and books. Some of the brands available at the airport are Vertu, Bose, Nobletime AV & Telecom, Amazing Grace and Lacoste.

Business Facilities: For corporate executives on Hong Kong tours a number of business facilities and amenities are available at the airport. Hong Kong International Airport allows you to stay connected at by offering free wireless internet access at Terminal 1 and 2.

Airport Hotels: The Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1 is connected with the Regal Airport Hotel by an air-conditioned bridge. The hotel features more than 1,150 wonderfully-appointed rooms, meeting and conference facilities, and a range of restaurants and bars. The airport is within a convenient distance from many other hotels like SkyCity Marriott Hotel and Novotel Citygate Hong Kong.

Money, Banking, Postal and Telecommunications: Banks, money exchangers and ATMs are available at the airport to assist travellers with financial services. ATMs and outlets of banks such as the Bank of China, Citibank, HSBC are Standard Charted are located at the airport. A Post Office is also located in the check-in hall of the Terminal 1. Additionally, more than 170 help and courtesy phones are installed throughout both terminals.

Lost and Found: The Lost and Found Office on Level 6 of Terminal 1 assists travellers who have lost their luggage or something else.

Facilities for Passengers with Special Needs: With ramps and lifts, the Hong Kong International Airport is easily accessible for individuals with special needs. The airport also offers reserved parking spaces for travellers with special needs.

Smoking: Smoking at the airport except in the designated smoking lounges is prohibited by Hong Kong law.

(Note: This airport guide is based on information gathered from official airport website on the internet. Southall Travel holds no responsibility for any misrepresentation of facts and will not be in any way liable for any kind of eventuality arising from the use of information given in this guide).