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Travel Tips
By Air
The award-winning Hong Kong International Airport on
Lantau Island commenced operations in July 1998. It is
connected to about 190 destinations all over the world
through about 1,100 daily flights serviced by more than
100 airlines. Besides airline service, there is also a
cross-boundary helicopter shuttle service between Hong
Kong and Macau.
Departure Tax & Surcharges
Travellers aged 12 and above departing Hong Kong from
the airport or by helicopter at the Hong Kong – Macau
Ferry Terminal are subject to a HK$120 air passenger
departure tax, which is waived for passengers who arrive
and depart on the same day. For passengers departing
from Hong Kong International Airport, there is also a
HK$45 airport security surcharge, and from 1 August
2016 onwards, an Airport Construction Fee ranging from
HK$70 to HK$180 (usually included in the ticket price).
Passengers arriving at the airport by ferry for direct
onward air passage may obtain a refund of any prepaid
departure tax at the SkyPier.
Hong Kong International Airport
The airport features two passenger terminals, T1
and T2, which connect to ground transportation,
including Airport Express trains, taxis, buses, hotel
coaches, Mainland coaches, and cross-boundary ferry
transfer services to Mainland China/Macau. Other
facilities include shops, duty-free outlets, restaurants,
entertainment and more.
There are two HKTB visitor counters in the Buffer Halls
A and B, Arrivals Level in T1. Free phones for local
calls are available there, as well as in the baggage
claim area. Tourist information can be found on HKTB
literature racks before and after passing through
Immigration.
By Sea
Ocean Terminal
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, in the heart of Hong Kong,
the terminal is part of the vast Harbour City complex
containing more than 700 shops and restaurants.
Passengers may arrive at or depart from Ocean Terminal
at pier level by taxi, private car or coach. Public buses
and the famous Star Ferry are all within 100 metres of
the terminal building. The MTR underground railway
station is about a 10-minute walk away.
For vessels using Ocean Terminal as port of call or
home port, immigration procedures may take place on
board prior to arrival and departure, or in the cruise
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Arrival/Departure