Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Get your trip off to a flying start with 6E at Hong Kong International Airport. From check-in details to airport facilities for departures and onward travel information for arrivals, don't stress - we've got it all covered.

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  • 31.5 km from the main Hong Kong city.
  • Hong Kong International Airport offers round the clock arrival and departure so that you can travel at your convenience.

Terminal Information

Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport serving the city, comprising of two terminals – 1 and 2 with two runways and two separate concourses (North Satellite and Midfield). IndiGo now provides direct connectivity between Hong Kong and Bengaluru along with seamless connections to several other destinations.

Terminal 1

This terminal is for the well-established airlines. All flights get departed from Terminal 1 or the new Midfield Concourse.

Terminal 2

This terminal is for the low-cost carriers with check-in only facility and without any boarding gates.

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IndiGo-SkyPier check-in services

IndiGo introduces a seamless travel experience for passengers with the SkyPier check-in service. This service can be used by passengers departing from the SkyPier Terminal to HKIA. It caters to travellers arriving from seven mainland city ports - Macau, Zhuhai, Shekou, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Guangzhou Nansha, and Guangzhou Pazhou within a specific time window from 08:00 to 13:50 HKT.

The SkyPier check-in service is available for passengers who have ferry or bus tickets to HKIA SkyPier Terminal. With this, travellers can skip both the immigration and long queues to save time, offering a hassle-free travel experience. However, this can only be used on the date of departure and is not allowed for an overnight stay.

For excess baggage, passengers must pay in Hong Kong Dollars (cash) at the counters, as credit card transactions are not available at SkyPier. Additionally, passengers are also not required to apply for Pre-Arrival Registration for Hong Kong when using the SkyPier check-in service.

*Standby or staff travel cannot use this service.

Airport Facilities

Hong Kong International Airport provides with the following facilities for your smoother travel:
Free trolleys.
ATM and Cash Machines.
Currency exchange counters.
Hotel and travel agent counters.
SIM card counter.
Baggage Storage.
Self-check-in kiosks.
Wheelchair assistance for differently-abled/elderly passengers.
Unaccompanied minors service.
Lost and Found Baggage Services.
Baggage porter service.
Clinic.
Infant stroller.
Children Play area.
Nursing rooms.
Baggage packing and wrapping services.
Car Rental Services, Pre-paid Taxi Services.
Prayer room.
Parking.
Smoking zone.
Wifi Spot.

Things to Do

While you wait at the Hong Kong International Airport, spend your time:

  • Fulfilling your shopping desire with some cool apparels, accessories, perfumes and cosmetics, toys, souvenirs and electronics.
  • Shopping at Duty-Free shops for reasonable prices.
  • Relishing delicious offerings from several restaurants, eateries and cafes.

Visa and Immigration

Indian passport holders travelling to Hong Kong are required to complete their Pre-arrival registration (PAR) online.  The application usually gets processed within 24 hours, it is however advised that you apply 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

Once your application is processed, on each visit, you will be allowed to stay upto 14 days, or transit Hong Kong visa. PAR is not required if you are in direct transit by air and not leaving the airport transit area.

For more information on Pre-arrival Registration for Indian nationals, please click here.

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Hotels near Hong Kong International Airport

Novotel

Novotel Citygate Citygate, 51 Man Tung Rd, Tung Chung, Hong Kong

Hyatt

Regal Airport Hotel Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau Island, 9 Cheong Tat Rd, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong

RoyalPlaza

Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel 1 Sky City Road East, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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