Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Drop-off

Central (Hong Kong Island)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Airport Express (to Hong Kong Station)

rail · 10-15m

Data

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Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Airport Express (to Hong Kong Station)
Headway: 10-15
Backup: Tung Chung Line via Tsing Yi / Hong Kong Station (MTR) · 4-8m

Note

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 10–15 minutes; check MTR for exact timetable and first/last trains.

Late arrivals

Hong Kong: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likehong kong airport busandhkg to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Urban Taxi (Red) – Airport to Central
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Metered city taxis wait at official ranks outside the arrivals area and provide a direct 30–45 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.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Citybus Cityflyer A11
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-25m
Note: 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 06:10–00:30 from the airport with departures about every 20–25 minutes; useful for direct surface access to Central and nearby districts.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.