Hong Kong International airport

Hong Kong International airportOpens in a new tab or window (HKG) is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is located on the island of Chek Lap Kok which is 34km (21 miles) from the city.

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Flights

Qantas flights QF1 to 399, codeshare flights operated by Cathay Pacific, Air France and oneworld flights operate from Terminal 1.

Departures

Ticketing

Limited international ticketing facilities are provided by SAT HK Ltd. The counter is open at check-in aisle D from 3pm to midnight.

Contact the local Qantas office for assistance.

Check-in

Online check-in

Online check-in is available for Qantas international flights (QF1-199), and other eligible connecting flights operated by oneworld, partner and codeshare airlines. Online check-in is open from 24 hours to two hours before departure for international flights.

For Qantas codeshare flights, check in with the operating carrier. For further information and assistance, check with the airport staff.

In-town Check-in

In-town Check-in services are available at Kowloon and Hong Kong Airport Express stations for same-day departures. 

  • At the Kowloon station, check in and drop your bags between 7am and 3pm daily.
  • At the Hong Kong station, check in and drop your bags between 7am and 6pm daily.

Note: check-in closes 90 minutes before your scheduled flight departure.

Airport check-in

Check-in and bag drop are located on level 7, Departure Zone 4, Area J. It opens 3 hours before departure, and closes 1 hour before flight departure.

Flight status

View our flight status page for departure information.

Arrivals

Baggage

Baggage carousels are located in the arrivals hall. 

Information monitors display flight carousel numbers.

Baggage services have a counter located adjacent to carousel 10.

Flight status

View our flight status page for arrival information.

Transport

Transport Details
Ferry transfer Ferry SkyPier Transfer at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) provides a speedy ferry service for transfer from the Pearl River Delta and Macao. Passengers must arrive at SkyPier for check-in 110 minutes before flight departure.
Car The airport is approximately a 45 minute drive from the city.
Visit Hong Kong airport for current car parking rates. 
Taxis Approximately HK$375 one way to Central or Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island.
Alternatively HK$290 to Tsim Sha Tsui on Kowloon.
Train Airport Express Line trains depart regularly to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Check their website for fares and the latest schedule.
Lists the transport options for getting to and from Hong Kong airport.

Important information

Times and prices are a guide only.