From 1925 to 1998, the Hong Kong International Airport also named “Kai Tak Airport” used to be located on the north side of Kowloon Bay. Landings at the airport were known for being extremely difficult and dangerous due to the airport geographic surroundings made of skyscrapers and mountains.



On July 6, 1998, a new world-class international airport located in the island of Chek Lap Kok replaced the “Kai Tak Airport”. The construction of this new airport facility was one of the largest in the world. It included merging together two islands via land reclamation techniques to create a platform for the airport. It also included the construction of two suspension bridges: the Tsing Ma bridge and the Kap Shui Mun Bridge.

Today, the Hong Kong International Airport at Check Lap Kok is one of the best around the world. The new airport terminal building hosts all the amenities found in large international airports around the world such as banks, restaurants and duty free stores.

Getting to / from the Airport
Airport Express – What really differentiates this airport from others of its kind is the fact that an airport express train links the airport to the main Hong Kong Island and Central Business districts. If you are coming to Hong Kong for the first time, avoid taking a taxi at all cost. Simply take the airport express train and you will be able to save a small fortune that you will certainly use in one of your late night endeavors at Lan Kwai Fong. To view a schedule of the Airport Express please click here.

Public Buses- Public buses are certainly a great alternative for those who are afraid of trains or those who tend to live extremely close to their pennies. Public Buses in Hong Kong are comfortable, inexpensive and convenient. Click here to view a schedule of the buses linking the airport to the different areas of Hong Kong.

Taxis- Taking a taxi from the airport to go to Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories is without any hesitations the most expensive transportation method available. Although it does offer a certain level of flexibility, you should get ready to pay top HK dollars as high as HK$310 + HK$30 of toll fare to reach your lovely destination!