Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport

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Posted by admin on Sun, 2007-06-10 21:08

Website: www.hongkongairport.com/eng/index.html
Telephone: 2181 8888

Airport transportation

Airport Express
Apart from taxi, the fastest local passenger transport to the airport is the Airport Express train that zips you in and out from the Kowloon and the Central district. The journey takes only 23 minutes, and there are plenty of baggage handling officers to help you get heavy bags on and off of the train. There is no need to tip them. Each way costs $60-$100, or a round trip for $110-$180, depending on the distance travelled.
Airbus
The various Airbuses are cheaper, slower but more direct bus services to the city. For example, the A21 (HK$33) bus will take you down Nathan Road, the main artery of Kowloon, stopping outside many hotels and hostels. Lines A10, A11 and A12 go to Hong Kong Island ($48, $40 and $45 respectively). Alternatively, take bus S1 to Tung Chung ($3.50) and connect to the ordinary MTR for a cheap ride to the city (Kowloon $17, Hong Kong $23). The free Airport Express shuttle buses connect Kowloon and Hong Kong airport express stations to various hotels in each area.
Taxi
A taxi from the airport to the city will cost you around $300 depending on your exact destination. Use the taxi with red body for destinations to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, Green taxi is restricted to New Territories and Blue Taxi for Lantau Island
There is a large chart at the exit to the taxi stand, also available online, on the approximate fares to most destinations. The law is strict on taxi drivers charging according to the meter. The meter fare does not include the luggage fee, toll fee, waiting fee, pet fee.
Ferry
Passengers can also take a ferry to downtown Hong Kong. You can take Bus No. S56 (the bus runs every 20-30 minutes) at Airport Passenger Terminal to Tung Chung Development Ferry Pier; cost about HK$ 3.5. Ferries (the ferry runs about every 20 to 30 minutes) to Tuen Mun (New Territories) cost: about HK$ 15.
Octopus Card
It is convenient for tourists to buy an Octopus card which is a recharged card and can be used on trains, buses, trams, 7-Elevens, fast food restaurants and even Starbucks. You can buy it at Ticket offices of the railway from Kowloon to Guangzhou, Hong Kong Metro Customer Center and Airport Express Customer Center. It costs HK$ 150 of which HK$ 50 is the deposit and the additional HK$ 100 is credit to be used where we mentioned above. You can return the card for refund of the unused balance.