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Hong Kong Airport to Hong Kong

The quickest way from Hong Kong Airport to Central is usually the Airport Express (24 min). The cheapest is the Airport bus A21 at HK$33. Landing late, use Red taxi (urban, meter).

  1. HKGArrivalsAirport station, opposite arrivals in Terminal 1
  2. Airport Express · 24 min
  3. Hong Kong station (Central)MTR
  4. Onward to the centre
  5. CentralHong Kong

Central is 25 km (16 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

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HKGCentral25 km (16 mi)straight line · actual routes vary
Markers only: Hong Kong (HKG) and Central. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest
Airport bus A21
Fastest
Airport Express
Arriving late
Red taxi (urban, meter)
With kids
Airport Express, Red taxi (urban, meter)
Heavy luggage
Airport Express

Every option compared

OptionFrom → toTimePriceHours
Airport Express
MTR		Airport station, opposite arrivals in Terminal 1 → Hong Kong station (Central), via Tsing Yi and Kowloon24 minVaries05:54–00:48
Red taxi (urban, meter)
Hong Kong urban taxis		Taxi station at the Ground Transportation Centre → Door to door, Kowloon and Hong Kong Island30–50 minVariesOn demand
Airport bus A21
Citybus		Ground Transportation Centre, Terminal 1 → Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom1h–1h 20mHK$33
as of 1 October 2026		Frequent; night route N21

Step by step

Airport Express train

Pick-up
Airport station, opposite arrivals in Terminal 1
Goes to
Hong Kong station (Central), via Tsing Yi and Kowloon
Time
24 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
First / last
05:54 / 00:48
Payment
Octopus card, contactless bank card, QR code or ticket
Luggage
Luggage racks; level boarding
  1. The platform is straight ahead of the arrivals hall; buy a ticket or tap a contactless card / Octopus.
  2. Ride 24 minutes to Hong Kong station in Central (Kowloon station is the stop for Tsim Sha Tsui hotels).
  3. Free MTR shuttle buses link Hong Kong and Kowloon stations with major hotels.

Red taxi (urban, meter) taxi

Pick-up
Taxi station at the Ground Transportation Centre
Goes to
Door to door, Kowloon and Hong Kong Island
Time
30–50 min
Frequency
On demand
Payment
Meter plus tunnel/bridge tolls and luggage charges
Luggage
Per-item luggage charge in the boot
  1. Take a red taxi for Kowloon and Hong Kong Island (green taxis serve the New Territories, blue taxis Lantau).
  2. The meter starts at HK$29 for the first 2 km; tolls and luggage are added on top.

Airport bus A21 bus

Pick-up
Ground Transportation Centre, Terminal 1
Goes to
Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom
Time
1h–1h 20m
Price
HK$33 (1 October 2026)
Frequency
Frequent; night route N21
Payment
Octopus, contactless card or exact cash
Luggage
Luggage racks on board
  1. Follow signs to the Ground Transportation Centre and find the A21 stop.
  2. Tap Octopus or a contactless card; drivers don't give change for cash.
  3. Ride the upper deck through West Kowloon to Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui.

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Sources

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