Hong Kong Airport and Hotel Transfer Guide
Stepping out of the air-conditioned terminal at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) usually hits you with a wall of humidity before you even reach the transport hall. I have navigated these arrival gates more times than I can count, dodging weary transit passengers and figuring out the best route into the concrete canyons of the city center. Getting from the tarmac to your hotel room doesn’t have to be a guessing game, provided you map out your ground transport before you touch down. Getting From the Airport to Hong Kong City Center # Hong Kong International Airport sits on Chek Lap Kok island, separated from the main urban areas of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island by open water. When you clear immigration and collect your bags in the arrival hall, you need a solid plan to cross that water and reach your hotel. The journey into the center takes anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic and your final destination.