2026 Hong Kong Airport to City Transport Guide: MTR, Bus, Private Transfer, Taxi & Car Rental
Flying to Hong Kong soon but don’t know what to ride from Hong Kong Airport to the city? This guide will help you pick the right Hong Kong Airport transfers for you.
On our previous Hong Kong trip, we took the taxi going to Hong Kong City since we had already arrived late.
If you’re planning a trip to Hong Kong and would like to know your Hong Kong Airport to city transport options, read on.
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Hong Kong Airport to city transfer options
Depending on your budget, needs, and preferences, you may choose from any of these Hong Kong Airport transfers:
1. Hong Kong Airport Express
The Hong Kong Airport Express is probably the fastest airport transfer, taking you from Hong Kong International Airport to Central Hong Kong in just 24 minutes.
- Travel time: 24 mins (Central Hong Kong)
- Operating hours: 5.54am to 00.48am, daily
- Schedule: Departs every 10 mins (See updated HK Airport Express schedule)
- Estimated fare: Adult: HK$130; Child: HK$65 (Single ticket to Hong Kong Station)
- Where to buy tickets:
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2. Public bus
The public bus is probably the cheapest mode of transport from Hong Kong Airport to the city. There are several bus operators like Citybus, Long Win, and New Lantao, taking you to different routes and stops in Hong Kong.
- Travel time: 50 to 80 mins (depending on traffic conditions and bus route)
- Operating hours: 5.20am to 00.30am, daily
- Schedule: Departs every 15 to 30 mins (depending on bus route)
- Estimated fare: HK$15.7 – HK$49.7 (depending on destination)
- Where to ride: Ground Transportation Centre, outside Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall
*See complete list of bus operators, bus schedule, bus fare, and bus stop map on Hong Kong Airport’s official website.
3. Private transfer
If you’re traveling with your family or with a group, it would be ideal to book a Hong Kong Airport private transfer for more convenience.
- Travel time: 30 to 40 mins (depending on traffic conditions and destination)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Depends on booking arrangement
- Estimated rate: HK$317 (5-seater sedan) to HK$702 (8-seater luxury van)
- Where to book: Klook; KKday; GetYourGuide; Viator
4. Taxi
You can ride a taxi as soon as you arrive at Hong Kong International Airport as it is operating 24/7, making it the most convenient and readily available airport transfer.
- Travel time: 30 to 40 mins (depending on traffic conditions and destination)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Anytime
- Estimated fare: HK$260 (Kowloon); HK$410 (Hong Kong Island); HK$420 (New Territories)
- Where to ride: Taxi Station outside the Arrivals Hall (near the left-hand ramp)
Do note that taxis in Hong Kong are color-coded depending on the area of coverage:
- Red: Urban taxis that operate in most areas of Hong Kong
- Green: New Territories taxis that operate in the Northeast and Northwest part of New Territories
- Blue: Lantau taxis that operate in Lantau Island and Chek Lap Kok
*Visit Hong Kong Airport’s official website for more information on taxi routes and fares.
5. Car rental
Renting a car in Hong Kong offers great flexibility and is perfect for those who have an international driving license. Do note that vehicles in Hong Kong are right-hand drive, where the steering wheel is on the right side.
- Travel time: 30 to 40 mins (depending on destination)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Depends on selected pick-up schedule
- Price: HK$1,023 – HK$2,863 per day (depending on car type)
- Where to rent: Klook; KKday; Trip.com
So, which of these Hong Kong Airport transfers will you ride to get to your accommodation in Hong Kong?
*Visit Hong Kong Airport’s official website for more information on your airport transfer options.
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