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Hong Kong International Airport to Hong Kong

HKG to Hong Kong City Center

Hong Kong SAR, China

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Destination

Central (Hong Kong Island)

Hong Kong city center

Fastest route

Airport Express (to Hong Kong Station)

rail ยท every 10-15min

Updated

Nov 2025

Verified info

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

rail

Airport Express (to Hong Kong Station)

Freq10-15minBackup:Tung Chung Line via Tsing Yi / Hong Kong Station (MTR)

Premium rail line from Airport Station directly to Hong Kong Station in Central in about 24 minutes, with free MTR connections to other urban lines. Trains typically run from around 05:50 to after 01:00 with departures every 10โ€“15 minutes; check MTR for exact timetable and first/last trains.

Transport matrix

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rail

Airport Express (to Hong Kong Station)

10-15m

Premium rail line from Airport Station directly to Hong Kong Station in Central in about 24 minutes, with free MTR connections to other urban lines. Trains typically run from around 05:50 to after 01:00 with departures every 10โ€“15 minutes; check MTR for exact timetable and first/last trains.

metro

Tung Chung Line via Tsing Yi / Hong Kong Station (MTR)

4-8m

From Airport, take the Airport Express or bus to Tsing Yi, then transfer to the Tung Chung Line to Hong Kong Station in Central; this is a common metro routing if you already hold an MTR ticket or Octopus. Tung Chung Line trains run every few minutes throughout the day, but this option is slower and involves at least one transfer compared with the direct Airport Express.

bus

Citybus Cityflyer A11

20-25m

Express bus from Hong Kong International Airport Ground Transportation Centre to North Point Ferry Pier via Western Harbour Crossing, Sheung Wan, Central (Jardine House and City Hall), Admiralty, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. Services operate roughly 06:10โ€“00:30 from the airport with departures about every 20โ€“25 minutes; useful for direct surface access to Central and nearby districts.

taxi

Urban Taxi (Red) โ€“ Airport to Central

on-demandm

Metered city taxis wait at official ranks outside the arrivals area and provide a direct 30โ€“45 minute ride to Central depending on traffic. Available 24/7 with no fixed schedule; fares include tolls for Lantau Link and harbour crossings where applicable.

bus

Citybus E11

15-20m

Slower but cheaper public bus from the airport toward North Point via Lantau Link, Western Harbour Crossing and Hong Kong Island waterfront, serving Sheung Wan, Central and Wan Chai. Buses typically run every 15โ€“20 minutes during the day; allow extra time in peak traffic compared with A11 or the Airport Express.

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bus

Citybus Cityflyer A11

Express bus from Hong Kong International Airport Ground Transportation Centre to North Point Ferry Pier via Western Harbour Crossing, Sheung Wan, Central (Jardine House and City Hall), Admiralty, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. Services operate roughly 06:10โ€“00:30 from the airport with departures about every 20โ€“25 minutes; useful for direct surface access to Central and nearby districts.

20-25m

bus

Citybus E11

Slower but cheaper public bus from the airport toward North Point via Lantau Link, Western Harbour Crossing and Hong Kong Island waterfront, serving Sheung Wan, Central and Wan Chai. Buses typically run every 15โ€“20 minutes during the day; allow extra time in peak traffic compared with A11 or the Airport Express.

15-20m

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Checklist

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  • 01Screenshot the timetable screens in arrivals in case cell data drops.
  • 02Tag Central (Hong Kong Island) as a favorite so ride-hail drivers know the drop.
  • 03Use contactless tap where available; fallback to local smart cards for capping.
Hong Kong International Airport to Hong Kong | HKG to City by Train, Bus, Taxi - 2025 Guide ยท Gate2City