Airport Express
Airport Express
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Airport Express is your best choice for travel between Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong's vibrant city hubs. This is the fastest link between the Airport and the city, which takes only 24 minutes. The Airport Express provides various value-added services, including a convenient in-town check-in services and regular shuttle bus services connecting Airport Express passengers between major hotels and Hong Kong or Kowloon stations. Airport Express is part of the MTR network in Hong Kong operated by the MTR Corporation.
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Neighborhood: New Territories
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- Airport • 2 min walk
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- TravelTrips12Sydney, Australia368 contributionsConvienient express service to the airportParticularly from Hong Kong station, this is a fast and convenient way of getting to the airport - and at a fair price. The service was fairly frequent, and most importantly, still operated during the T8 typhoon signal. Seats were comfortable, the ride was quiet, and there was plenty of space to stow luggage for the short trip.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 28, 2023
- Shalli AngSingapore, Singapore764 contributionsFast and Clean Express Rail from and to HK Airport.we have the cabin to ourselves when we landed in the late evening. took from airport to Hong Kong station but was a bit lost on the connection to MTR from there. overall experience still good and will use it again when we are next in Hong Kong.Visited December 2023Written December 26, 2023
- DavielandAuckland, New Zealand986 contributionsQuick train into the CityNice quick service. Clean trains. On time. Great when you are on a layover and want to explore Hong Kong. We purchased tickets online and used our phones at the barriers. Very easy to navigate to the station at the airport. Lots of signage. We’d use again.Visited January 2024Traveled with familyWritten January 22, 2024
- DIna L3 contributionsTravel in styleEfficient and quicker way to reach the city metro. Very clean, you get free wifi access during the ride.i purchased my octupus card at their airport counter. Hence was able to ride train to city.. Return your card ro the counter after your visit to HK and get instant cash refund of remaining balance in your octupus cars.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten March 26, 2024
- Zandalee EPerth, Australia129 contributionsEfficient and Easy to useExtremely easy to use, cost HK$115 to go to central station and a further HK$10 to go to the station nearest to my hotel and took 30min, total AU$ was less than $25, online estimates had the trip costing ~AU$90. The Metro and airport lines are so easy to use. All stations are labelled/announced in Chinese and English. Very clean and trains run frequently. Definitely recommend working out the train system, getting an Octopus card (metro card) to save time and money.Visited August 2024Traveled soloWritten August 17, 2024
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MountaineerLu
Falling Waters, WV1,978 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This is a great way to get to and from the airport. Very fast, comfortable and reliable. No steps to get on and off. Luggage trolleys can be taken to train platform. Trolleys available at all stations. Hotel shuttle busses are free and take passengers to their hotels. You no longer just board your bus but wait in the sitting area till your bus is called. With a large amount of luggage loading and unloading on the hotel shuttle busses is a bit hard. Better to take a taxi from that point. A taxi from the airport will cost like four people on airport express one way. But with light luggage the airport express is a better option. You can use Octopus card or Octopus Elder card however no discount given for seniors. Wi fi on train is very weak. Note: due to heightened security you can only access the airport express from the east entrance of HKIA. When you are leaving the last place to get a refund on any remaining value on your Octopus card is the ticket kiosk opposite the platform. They also sell Airport Express models and various such souvenirs. Very close by is luggage storage though much cheaper in Central Station.
Written April 1, 2020
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Paddo Life
Sydney, Australia57 contributions
Jan 2020
We recently travelled to and from Hong Kong Airport to the Intercontinental Grand Stanford. The airport express train was efficient, clean and comfortable. We paid HKD$150 for 2 adults one way and our child was free with her Octopus card. We took the train to Kowloon station and then took the free shuttle bus (K3) to the hotel. The whole journey was efficient and easy. We had thought it may be difficult with suitcases and a child after a long flight but the stations, luggage carriers and trains are so well set up that it was seamless.
On the return journey, we did the same and were able to check-in for our flight at Kowloon station meaning we did not have to transfer our own luggage. This was a dream and we had an efficient and easy trip to the airport with plenty of time and free hands to shop on the way.
Great service that we would highly recommend.
On the return journey, we did the same and were able to check-in for our flight at Kowloon station meaning we did not have to transfer our own luggage. This was a dream and we had an efficient and easy trip to the airport with plenty of time and free hands to shop on the way.
Great service that we would highly recommend.
Written January 18, 2020
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BrendaHou
Hong Kong, China154 contributions
Jan 2020 • Business
Airport Express is highly efficient, fast and on time. It connects HK International Airport with downtown Central (Hong KONG), West Kowloon and Tsing Yi. Tickets can be bought at the station counter or ticket machine. There is free WiFi available inside the train and space for luggages near the train doors. I really like this as a frequent business traveler. It takes away any hectic of road traffic during peak hours and is much cheaper means to commute to airport.
Written February 12, 2020
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Russell N
Jersey, UK532 contributions
Jan 2020 • Business
For HKD 115 you're paying a quarter of what a taxi will charge. It's faster, safer and quieter. The only issue is you arrive at HK main station and then need to find MTR or get as taxi or shuttle to your final destination. The transfer from main station to MTR is quite long so best avoided if you have heavy bags.
Written January 25, 2020
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Felice U
Jakarta, Indonesia42 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
What we love about going from airport to HK is the airport express, the quickest way about 20 mins from airport to HK station. The ticket booth located after HK customs , each tiket one journey costs 110HKD , train departs every 5 minutes . Airport express in HK and kowloon station provides city checkin for those going abroad and baggage drop as well that goes directly to HK intl airport . And they print out the boarding pass , so you dont need to hassle .
Written January 12, 2020
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simon w
Hong Kong Island, China37 contributions
Dec 2019
It's fast, clean and convenient. (If you have apps like klook, you can even buy the tickets at an discounted price.)
There are free shuttle buses for hotels at the station. When you leave you can also do early check ins there so that you have more time do more last minute visits without having to worry about your luggage.
There are free shuttle buses for hotels at the station. When you leave you can also do early check ins there so that you have more time do more last minute visits without having to worry about your luggage.
Written February 11, 2020
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GandMLondonUK
London UK49 contributions
Mar 2020
From the central station to the airport is a comfortable, quick and cheap way to travel from the airport to the city and we got to see a variety of areas of Hong Kong on the way. Hotels have a free shuttle bus to the station and the trains. are very frequent.
Written April 18, 2020
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Lily Light
Amman, Jordan39 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Having traveled to cities all over the world, the Hong Kong airport express is by far the most convenient way of commuting from the international airport terminal into the city. Most other cities don’t have as much ease of comfort and efficiency.
Traveling on the airport express is easy. You just need to buy either a one way or round trip ticket at the airport (or at any of the airport express terminals). The journey takes about 20 minutes each way, and you are conveniently transported to Tsing Yi station, Kowloon station and Central station.
It’s fast, it’s always on time, and comfortable.
Traveling on the airport express is easy. You just need to buy either a one way or round trip ticket at the airport (or at any of the airport express terminals). The journey takes about 20 minutes each way, and you are conveniently transported to Tsing Yi station, Kowloon station and Central station.
It’s fast, it’s always on time, and comfortable.
Written January 7, 2020
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Tim
England, UK28 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
We used airport express to Kowloon station. Couldn't be easier. The staff at the desks are very helpful. The announcements on the train are clear to hear. A free shuttle bus service is provided to and from your hotel from Kowloon station which clearly states the next stop. Upon return to Kowloon station you can check in and drop your luggage off. Fantastic.
When we returned to the airport we had time to spare. The staff at the desk helped by telling us which bus to get to see the big Buddha and even provided the correct change for the fare!!
When we returned to the airport we had time to spare. The staff at the desk helped by telling us which bus to get to see the big Buddha and even provided the correct change for the fare!!
Written January 12, 2020
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TravelChickAK
Hong Kong, China111 contributions
Jan 2020
HK's airport express in Central, IFC has one of the most convenient and efficient in-town check in services for many key airlines! The trains runs every 15-20 min and takes approx 30 min door to door to T1 and T2. Clean trains with comfortable seats, highly recommended. Beats getting stuck in traffic or having to ride with crazy fast taxi drivers of HK!! If you buy tickets with Klook, it's even cheaper. Try it!
Written January 27, 2020
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I bought a HKD350 Airport Express/MTR Unlimited Pass for 3 days which I planned to use on all MTR and Bus routes. The card does not work on Buses and I have had to pay cash each time. Please advise whether this card should work on Buses and if so why this problem persists ?
Written January 1, 2020
The airport express bus did not charge extra for taking me from the train station to my hotel. But I don’t think regular buses are within the coverage of airport express.
Written January 2, 2020
Hello
Which would be easiest and cheapest way to get to LHotel Nina et Convention Centre, True WAN please and Thankyou.
Helen
Written December 2, 2019
Hello. Can you change your seats at these British airways check in desks (like you can at airport desks ) or is it purely to check in luggage only? Thanks so much
Written November 10, 2019
Hello, I was wondering if you recently traveled to Hong Kong. We are looking to use the AE to get to Causeway bay, but saw that protests currently may hinder the use of the AE. We are traveling with a young child and would appreciate any advice. Thank you
-Mike
Written September 9, 2019
I travel frequently in and out of Hong Kong and always use AE. There have been times when the train will only run from HK Island direct to Airport . I will be using this Sunday 12 Jan when i arrive
Written January 9, 2020
Hi, does the airport express stop at Fortress Hill or is it only airport to Kowloon with no stops in between?
Written July 29, 2019
Agree with previous two comments , just check that during protests ( particularly Sundays ) that the AE will not only run HK to Airport which has happened in the past
Written January 9, 2020
We hebben nog geen QR code ontvangen voor de AirPortExpress (en zijn binnen 48 uur daar) , alleen de streepjescode op het toegestuurde ticket. Op het telefoonnummer op de ticket krijg ik geen gehoor. En nu?
Written May 20, 2019
Don't know for certain as I have always purchased my ticket after exiting the Arrivals Hall. But there is a service desk just before boarding the train; I suspect they'll be able to help you sort this out. It's your best option at this point.
Written May 21, 2019
How much is the ticket for a child 10yo?
Written May 7, 2019
$52.5 HKD to Kowloon, $57.5 HKD to Hong Kong Island/Central one way or same day return; slightly less if you have/us an Octopus card (assuming the child is aged 3-11). Under 3 is free with an adult fare; 12 and over are adult price.
Written May 9, 2019
Hi may I please ask you if there is a toilet on this train? Sorry strange question but need to know...thanks
Written April 16, 2019
No, it has two stops before the HongKong terminal station which is just 22 minutes from the airport.
Written April 26, 2019
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