Public Transportation
Hong Kong is so compact that getting around is quick and easy. An efficient public transport system – network of Mass Transit Railway (MTR) and numerous routes of trams, buses, ferries and also taxi – enables visitors to explore Hong Kong conveniently and safely on their own. Tourist MTR 1-Day Pass is tailored for tourist travel around Hong Kong. Tourists can have any one day of unlimited rides on the MTR (except the Airport Express Line) within the ticket validity period.
Airport Express Line (AEL)
This high-speed rail service takes passengers to and from the Hong Kong and Kowloon Station n about 20-24 minutes. Train services are provided daily between 6am and 1am and at 12-minute intervals. Train tickets can be purchased at the Airport Express Customer Service Center located at the Arrivals Hall. Taxi is recommended for direct transfer from the Kowloon Station to major hotels in 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, a free Airport Express shuttle bus serving between the Kowloon Station and major hotels departs every 15 minutes. Information can be found here.
| Approximate cost: | Single Journey – HK$100 per adult ticket, HK$50 per child ticket |
| Round Trip (valid for one month) – HK$180 per adult ticket |
Online ticketing for Airport Express Travel Pass is also available here.
Airport Seat-in-Coach
The coach service is available between the airport and some Conference hotels. The service timetable corresponds with the arrival and departure flight schedules of major international airlines. Tickets can be purchased at the coach operator counter at the Arrivals Hall.
Approximate time: 60 minutes
Approximate cost: Single journey – HK$140 – HK$160 per person
Taxi
Urban taxis are red. The current rates are HK$24 on flag fall for the first two kilometers plus HK$1.7 every further 0.20 kilometer (for fare meters below HK$83.50) of $1.2 every further 0.20 kilometer (for fare meters of HK$83.50 and above). Additional charges for luggage and tolls apply. Taxis only accept HK dollars in cash.
Approximate time: 35-40 minutes