Airport Express
Airport Express
5
About
Airport Express is your best choice for travel between Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong's vibrant city hubs. This is the fastest link between the Airport and the city, which takes only 24 minutes. The Airport Express provides various value-added services, including a convenient in-town check-in services and regular shuttle bus services connecting Airport Express passengers between major hotels and Hong Kong or Kowloon stations. Airport Express is part of the MTR network in Hong Kong operated by the MTR Corporation.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience Airport Express and nearby attractions
The area
Neighbourhood: New Territories
How to get there
- Airport • 2 min walk
Best nearby
Restaurants
115 within 5 kms
Attractions
56 within 10 kms
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
14,706 reviews
Excellent
11,680
Very good
2,540
Average
397
Poor
62
Terrible
27
Rein Sagun, CGSP
Pasig, Philippines6 contributions
Feb 2023
Fast but a bit pricey. But as a first timer, its a must-try. If you are on a time constraint, this is the best option.
TIP: Buy the pass at Klook or its available at the Airport Train Station Counter.
TIP: Buy the pass at Klook or its available at the Airport Train Station Counter.
Written 23 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
C H
22 contributions
Apr 2023
The Airport Express train was fast, reliable, frequent, and convenient getting to the city. The staff at the airport was very helpful.
Written 16 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Clarissa
Malaysia10 contributions
May 2023
fastest reliable method to go to the airport.. only wished they can resume the checkin in town service and have more frequent trips like how it was in the past...
Written 10 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
bob2bkk
Bangkok, Thailand5,942 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Have been to Hong Kong many times and enjoyed the fantastic convenience of entering the arrivals hall, buying an airport rail ticket, and boarding the train all within a short no steps no elevator walk. Upon arriving at Hong Kong station, boarding the hotel shuttle bus. Oh, but wait !!! There is no more hotel shuttle bus. MTR, which is in charge of this entire operation has eliminated this sevice. A pity, that the excellence received up to this point is all lost because of this poor decision to stop this service. The rail ticket for one is about $14 US, less per person for groups of 2,3,4. The subsequent taxi ride to J W Marriott for example is about $6 US. Long lines (ques) for the taxis. If your hotel, is at a subway stop, not that most are, you could take the subway. Buy an octopus card for service. Sad way to end the trip.
Written 22 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Moisy99
42 contributions
Apr 2023
The quickest and most convenient way to travel between the airport and city. The journey takes around 25 minutes and cost approx HKD 100 with an Octopus card. The carriages are modern, clean, spacious with air conditioning and plenty of luggage storage. There is also free wifi on board, and access to power charging outlets. From the city I took a taxi to the hotel in Wan Chai, this cost HKD 40.
Written 22 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hammond57
England, UK2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Business
I am so surprised that the check in counter in central was closed. It was so inconvenient for a business traveller
Written 13 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mindkandy
San Francisco126 contributions
Mar 2023
I always take the Airport Express into Kowloon or Hong Kong. It's the fastest and easiest way into town. You can buy the tickets ahead of time online and board with a QR code.
Written 8 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ShangHighlands
Sydney, Australia112 contributions
Mar 2023
The Airport Express is very frequent and there were plenty of seats, as well as space for luggage in the cabins. There are also charging ports and free wifi. Would use this again.
Written 28 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
sbokhari53
Singapore, Singapore141 contributions
Mar 2023
Efficient, clean, running regularly and simple to use, the HK Airport Express gets passengers in less than 30 minutes to Kowloon or HK Island.
Getting two single tickets is cheaper than a return ticket!
Getting two single tickets is cheaper than a return ticket!
Written 16 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Benjamin Herbosa
6 contributions
Mar 2023
the best way to get to and from the now being constructed huge Chep La Kok airport. it used to have the transfers though to the many hotels but unfortunately because of the decrease in visitors, they must have suspended the courtesy bus shuttle service.
Written 10 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dayle M
Johannesburg, South Africa2 contributions
I bought a HKD350 Airport Express/MTR Unlimited Pass for 3 days which I planned to use on all MTR and Bus routes. The card does not work on Buses and I have had to pay cash each time. Please advise whether this card should work on Buses and if so why this problem persists ?
Ronald
Metro Manila, Philippines25 contributions
The airport express bus did not charge extra for taking me from the train station to my hotel. But I don’t think regular buses are within the coverage of airport express.
Helene
1 contribution
Hello
Which would be easiest and cheapest way to get to LHotel Nina et Convention Centre, True WAN please and Thankyou.
Helen
Wolfgang G
London, UK125 contributions
take the airport express
ST888
United Kingdom58 contributions
Hello. Can you change your seats at these British airways check in desks (like you can at airport desks ) or is it purely to check in luggage only? Thanks so much
barneychurchhk
Hong Kong, China83 contributions
Yes , same as at airport
johnn47
west covina ca1 contribution
Hello, I was wondering if you recently traveled to Hong Kong. We are looking to use the AE to get to Causeway bay, but saw that protests currently may hinder the use of the AE. We are traveling with a young child and would appreciate any advice. Thank you
-Mike
barneychurchhk
Hong Kong, China83 contributions
I travel frequently in and out of Hong Kong and always use AE. There have been times when the train will only run from HK Island direct to Airport . I will be using this Sunday 12 Jan when i arrive
thethreejays11
Sydney, Australia45 contributions
Hi, does the airport express stop at Fortress Hill or is it only airport to Kowloon with no stops in between?
barneychurchhk
Hong Kong, China83 contributions
Agree with previous two comments , just check that during protests ( particularly Sundays ) that the AE will not only run HK to Airport which has happened in the past
Annie_3223
Hellevoetsluis, Nederland7 contributions
We hebben nog geen QR code ontvangen voor de AirPortExpress (en zijn binnen 48 uur daar) , alleen de streepjescode op het toegestuurde ticket. Op het telefoonnummer op de ticket krijg ik geen gehoor. En nu?
thetravelorganizer
Tega Cay, SC578 contributions
Don't know for certain as I have always purchased my ticket after exiting the Arrivals Hall. But there is a service desk just before boarding the train; I suspect they'll be able to help you sort this out. It's your best option at this point.
Lexie
Dubai, United Arab Emirates26 contributions
How much is the ticket for a child 10yo?
thetravelorganizer
Tega Cay, SC578 contributions
$52.5 HKD to Kowloon, $57.5 HKD to Hong Kong Island/Central one way or same day return; slightly less if you have/us an Octopus card (assuming the child is aged 3-11). Under 3 is free with an adult fare; 12 and over are adult price.
Airport Express (Hong Kong) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Airport Express
- We recommend booking Airport Express tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 Airport Express tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Airport Express:
- (0.48 km) Regal Airport Hotel
- (0.77 km) Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
- (2.43 km) Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel
- (2.72 km) Novotel Citygate Hong Kong
- (0.73 km) Regala Skycity Hotel
- Restaurants near Airport Express:
- (0.03 km) Ho Hung Kee (Hong Kong International Airport)
- (0.04 km) Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao (AP)
- (0.09 km) Starbucks Coffee (HKG Terminal 1 Arrival Hall)
- (0.10 km) Delifrance (Hong Kong International Airport)
- (0.17 km) Starbucks (HKIA Terminal 2)