Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), opened in 1998, is a large, world‑class gateway on Lantau Island with one main passenger terminal and multiple concourses including the Midfield Concourse and SKYPier. As a major Asian hub and leading cargo centre, HKG handles heavy international traffic and serves as the primary base for Cathay Pacific and low‑cost carrier HK Express. The airport is well connected — the Airport Express reaches Hong Kong Island in roughly 24 minutes, with extensive bus, taxi and cross‑border transfer options to Kowloon, Shenzhen and Macau. Travelers should expect mid‑to‑high prices in terminals, though competitive flight options keep fares reasonably accessible.