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Airports in Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Airport
The airport is situated 21 miles (34km) northwest of Hong Kong Island and 14 miles (23km) from Kowloon.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Location
The airport is situated 21 miles (34km) northwest of Hong Kong Island and 14 miles (23km) from Kowloon.Getting to the city
The Airport Express Line is a dedicated airport railway providing a fast and reliable service to downtown Hong Kong. Trains depart at 10 minutes intervals around the clock, and the journey takes around 25 minutes. Scheduled hotel shuttle buses leave the airport regularly and take passengers to major hotels plus key transport interchanges, and there are a number of public bus (Airbus) routes from the airport.
Time
GMT +8.Car rental
Public transport in Hong Kong is excellent so car rental is not advised.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available from the taxi pick-up area in front of the arrivals hall. Red taxis drive to central Hong Kong, green taxis service the New Territories, and blue taxis drive to Lantau Island.
Transfer between terminals
There are people movers to transport passengers between terminals.
Facilities
Airport facilities include banks, ATMs, currency exchange offices, a post office, beauty salon, a children's play area, showers, restaurants, shops (including duty-free), disabled facilities, cinemas, a golf course, conference and business services and tourist information desks.
Parking
The airport has both undercover and open-air car parks.