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iata: HKG
name: Hong Kong International Airport
city: Hong Kong
country: Hong Kong SAR
lastUpdated: '2026-08-28'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.hongkongairport.com/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.hongkongairport.com/'
  - >-
    https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/passenger-guide/airport-facilities-services/pay-in-corporate-lounges
  - 'https://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tickets/tf_index.html'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/hong-kong/hong-kong-international-chek-lap-kok
quickFacts:
  - >-
    Two terminals: T1 (main, long-haul/transit) and new T2 (departures for HK
    Airlines, HK Express, Greater Bay Airlines since May 2026)
  - 'Major hub for Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express'
  - Three runways operational
  - >-
    Connected by Airport Express (MTR) to city in ~24 min (HK$120 Octopus to
    Hong Kong)
  - Extensive airside shopping/dining; free layover tours available
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 2.5–3 hours early
    detail: >-
      T2 check-in is faster with self-service but still allow buffer for APM to
      T1 gates.
    summary: Peak morning/evening rushes push security to 20–30 min.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Check your airline's T2 move
    detail: Complete T2 procedures then ride APM to T1 Midfield Concourse gates.
    summary: HK Airlines and several LCCs shifted to T2 departures May 2026.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Airside options beat landside
    detail: Many outlets open early; pre-security dining is limited.
    summary: T1 has strong variety; T2 focuses on quick regional bites like Jollibee.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: oneworld Sapphire/Star Gold shines
    detail: Priority Pass users get Kyra/Plaza Premium; Amex Platinum gets Centurion.
    summary: Cathay lounges and SilverKris deliver reliable access for elites.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Kyra Lounge
    hours: '05:30-23:30'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - LoungeKey
      - Day pass available
    bestFor:
      - Priority Pass holders
      - Short layovers
    summary: >-
      Solid PP option with good food and showers; reliable alternative to Plaza
      Premium for value.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 1
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Buffet
      - WiFi
      - Quiet zones
  - name: Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35)
    hours: '06:00-01:00'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Pay-in
      - Amex Explorer
    bestFor:
      - Pay-in access
      - Showers
    summary: Convenient but can feel crowded; food quality varies by time of day.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal 1
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Buffet
      - WiFi
  - name: Cathay Pacific The Wing / The Bridge
    hours: '05:30-00:30'
    access:
      - oneworld Sapphire
      - Cathay Business/First
      - Cathay lounge pass
    bestFor:
      - Cathay passengers
      - Long layovers
    summary: >-
      Top-tier for oneworld elites; consistent praise for food and space from
      premium passengers.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 1
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - À la carte dining
      - Quiet zones
      - Spa
  - name: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge
    hours: '06:00-00:00'
    access:
      - Star Alliance Gold
      - SQ Business/First
    bestFor:
      - Star Alliance elites
      - SQ flights
    summary: >-
      Reliable Star Alliance lounge with strong reviews for cleanliness and
      service.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 1
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Buffet
      - WiFi
      - First Class section
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: 7-Eleven / convenience stores
    zone: landside
    price: HKD 12–18 for 500ml
    summary: Cheapest reliable bottled water before security.
    location: Landside departures hall near check-in rows
    terminal: Terminal 1
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: refill
    name: Water refill stations
    zone: airside
    price: Free
    summary: Multiple filtered fountains; best free option post-security.
    location: Airside near Gate 1 and Gate 35 clusters
    terminal: Terminal 1
    isBestQuality: true
  - kind: free
    name: Lounge water stations
    zone: airside
    price: Free with access
    summary: Unlimited filtered water once inside any lounge.
    location: Inside Kyra or Plaza Premium lounges
    terminal: Terminal 1
airportistScore: 7.8
slug: hkg
region: Asia-Pacific
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# Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR · Asia-Pacific
HKG offers excellent food, lounges, and transport but has occasional transit security bottlenecks and ongoing T2 rollout adjustments.
## Airportist Score

**7.8 / 10**
- Comfort: 8.0
- Navigation: 7.5
- Food: 8.2
- Transport: 8.5
- Disruption resilience: 7.0

## At a glance

- Passengers: ~70M (pre-expansion)
- Terminals: 2 active (T1 full, T2 departures)
- Typical security: 15 min
- On-time: 78%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Lounge access for elites
- Food variety airside
- Fast city links via Airport Express
- Modern facilities post-expansion

## Watch out for

- Transit security queues at peak times
- T2 airline relocations causing confusion
- Crowded Plaza Premium lounges
- Long walks between some T1 gates

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/hkg/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/hkg/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/hkg/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/hkg/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/hkg/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/hkg/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/hkg/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/hkg/reviews.md)