During my Macau-Hong Kong free & easy trip, I got the chance to experience Hong Kong International Airport located on the island of Chek Lap Kok, which largely comprises land reclaimed for the construction of the airport itself.
HKIA is a huge complex having two terminal (1 and 2). There are more than 100 airlines operate flights from the airport to over 180 cities around the world so expect this is a very busy airport.
How to reach HKIA?
HKIA can be reached by MTR and taxi and bus. If you have three pax and above, it is better to get a taxi as it is cheaper than MTR. The single ticket for MTR cost HK$100 (USD 13 / SGD 17.40).
Taxi from Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon cost HK$264.90 ( USD 34/ SGD 46.10 ) and if you have a total of 4 pax, it is cheaper, time-saving and more convenient as you don’t have to pull your luggage and walk to the station. The total duration of the taxi ride is about 30 mins. There are tons of taxi in Hong Kong, we didn’t have to wait too long after we came down from our hotel, West Hotel in Kowloon. (West Hotel is super spacious and conveniently located in Kowloon city, affordable price)
The Airport Station
The airport express takes 24 mins to reach the city center. There are only 5 stops at Asia World-Expo Station, Airport Station, Tsing Yi Station, Kowloon Station, and Hong Kong Station. If you are a solo & budget traveler, taking the MTR is the best choice.
Connecting to Mainland China
Hong Kong International Airport is the southern gateway to Mainland China. There are cross-boundary buses services connecting cities in mainland China and Macau.
Hong Kong International Airport ranked highly for its cleanliness and shopping. There are sufficient clear direction signboards showing you the way.
Oh yes, do remember to look up to the interior ceiling which displayed the brilliant architecture of shimmering waves.
Airport Dining
The Hong Kong International Airport is ranked 1st as the best airport for dining in the world’s best airport list 2019. Huge choices to choose from so there is no need to worry if you come to the airport without your breakfast. The choices are vast, such as fast food, McDonald’s, Subway, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai and many more. The food at the airport does not overcharge, similar price range from outside.
Too bad we had our breakfast near our hotel before we came to the airport, so we were not able to eat anymore. We end up buying some Hong Kong milk tea, tasted super smooth and delicious.
Terminal Train
You still need to catch the terminal train that will bring travelers to the departure gates.
Final thoughts:
You can arrive at the Hong Kong International Airport with an empty stomach as there are many restaurants to choose from. Do come early, dine in one of your favorite cuisines and then shop around.
13 comments
what a great article ,thank you very much for sharing about Hong Kong International Airport ( we are planning a trip there so will be very helpful )
Airports are my happy places but it also could be a little a little tricky to navigate there. Such reviews are super helpful
This was so fun to read about! Hope to visit there one day. This may come in hand when I do.
Wow! That airport is big and looks so lovely. I love flying and have been to many airports in Unite States. I have never flew outside the US. Hong Kong is on my bucket list. Thanks for the travel tips.
Loved the minimal look of the airport. I would surely love to take a look around the entire area as it sounds quite interesting.
I love seeing international airports in different countries, it is such an aesthetic! This one looks great and I love everything modern! Thanks for sharing -Sondra Barker @cuisineandtravel.com
Thank you for this fantastic review of Hong Kong International Airport, I have not been to the airport before so it was great to read your tips esp on the airport express
I love that everything is super organized. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Wow that looks like a cool airport! I actually love seeing the different airports out there, especially the nice ones.
That really is an impressive looking airport. I love airports, I find them full of excitement and love the energy.
Hong Kong is such a cool place. I’ve been dying to go. I’ve had layovers at HKIA before but never had long enough ones where I could actually go and see the city.
This is one oif the coolest aiurport I ahve ever seen. This is not like this when I visit Hong Long before and it makes me feelt hat I wanna go back there.
Looks like an incredible airport! I haven’t been to one in years but my how it has all changed!