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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Terminal Information
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.
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.
*Standby or staff travel cannot use this service.
Things to Do
While you wait at the Hong Kong International Airport, spend your time:
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.
The distance of Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 34 kilometres. It is located on Chek Lap Kok Island.
The IATA code for Hong Kong International Airport is HKG.
You can find a variety of dining and shopping experiences at the airport which includes restaurants and cafes as well as duty-free shopping zones.
Yes, Hong Kong International Airport has several VIP lounges that provide comfortable seating, free refreshments, Wi-Fi, and other services. These lounges are available to business class and first-class passengers, frequent flyer members, or for purchase through lounge access passes.
You can take the airport express train from the city centre or choose options like taxis and buses. The train is the fastest way taking approximately 24 minutes.
Yes, there are short-term and long-term parking options available at the airport. The parking areas are located close to the terminal and offer both hourly and daily rates.
Yes, there are several hotels near Hong Kong International Airport, some of the hotels include the Regal Airport Hotel. This hotel is connected to the terminal via a walkway.
