Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport is located on the reclaimed island of Chek Lap Kok, approximately 30 kilometres west of central Hong Kong. It serves as the territory's sole commercial airport and one of the principal international gateways to East Asia. The airport opened in July 1998, replacing the constrained Kai Tak Airport in Kowloon, which had been hemmed in by dense urban development.
About Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport is located on the reclaimed island of Chek Lap Kok, approximately 30 kilometres west of central Hong Kong. It serves as the territory's sole commercial airport and one of the principal international gateways to East Asia. The airport opened in July 1998, replacing the constrained Kai Tak Airport in Kowloon, which had been hemmed in by dense urban development.
The airport operates two passenger terminals connected by an automated people mover, with Terminal 1 handling the bulk of scheduled traffic and Terminal 2 hosting expanded check-in and transport facilities. A third parallel runway recently opened as part of a major three-runway expansion across reclaimed land. The airport runs 24 hours a day without a curfew, supporting heavy overnight cargo movements.
Overview
Hong Kong International Airport is located on the reclaimed island of Chek Lap Kok, approximately 30 kilometres west of central Hong Kong. It serves as the territory's sole commercial airport and one of the principal international gateways to East Asia. The airport opened in July 1998, replacing the constrained Kai Tak Airport in Kowloon, which had been hemmed in by dense urban development.
Airlines
The airport is the principal hub of Cathay Pacific and its regional subsidiary HK Express, and a base for Hong Kong Airlines. It is one of the world's busiest cargo hubs, with extensive operations by Cathay Cargo, FedEx, and UPS. Major international carriers from across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East maintain regular long-haul services through the airport.
Airlines
Airlines flying from HKG
Routes
Top routes from HKG
FAQ
Hong Kong International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Hong Kong International Airport is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Asia), at coordinates 22.320°, 113.940°.
- Its IATA code is HKG and its ICAO code is VHHH.
- Hong Kong International Airport serves Hong Kong, Hong Kong. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Hong Kong International Airport operates on Asia/Hong_Kong local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Hong Kong International Airport sits at latitude 22.320° and longitude 113.940°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from HKG include Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Emirates and 19 more.
- Tracked destinations from HKG include Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Taipei, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing, Tokyo and 3 more, spread across 6 countries.
- Its address is 1 Sky Plaza Road, New Territories, Hong Kong, the phone number is +852 2181 8888, the official website is http://www.hongkongairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.