The airport express is characterized by its speed, taking only 24 minutes to reach Central. Additionally, its comfortable riding environment is also commendable.
The airport express offers a variety of featured services, including free in-town check-in and Wi-Fi, dedicated to providing convenience and comfort for guests. It is ideal for business travelers heading to Hong Kong, those in a hurry who prioritize speed, travelers who have already booked hotels and require transfers, those with a lot of luggage, and passengers who have higher standards for their travel environment.
The airport station has no access gates, allowing passengers to proceed directly to the airport departure hall after disembarking. Similarly, passengers from the arrival hall can board the airport express train to the city center directly, eliminating the need to carry heavy luggage through various entrances and exits.
Mtr introduction
MTR (formerly known as the subway) has been committed to providing safe, fast and reliable urban train services for passengers since 1979. Currently, the entire rail system has 91 stations and 68 light rail stops. MTR operates 10 railway lines, with its network covering Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories.
Departing from the airport:
To downtown: first train at 05:54, last train at 00:48
To AsiaWorld-Expo: First train departs at 06:15, last train departs at 1:13 AM
Departing from downtown to the airport:
Hong Kong: First train departs at 05:50, last train departs at 00:48
Kowloon: First train departs at 05:53, last train departs at 00:52
Tsing Yi: First train departs at 06:00, last train departs at 00:59
The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the announcements at the airport express station for the specific departure time slots of each train.
How to use:
1. The one-way ticket can be used for either departure or return, available from both the airport and downtown areas. Please use within 90 days of validity.
2. The first trip of the round-trip ticket QR code must be used within the validity period printed on the ticket, and the second trip must be used within 30 days from the date of the first trip. Please refer to the ticket for the exact validity dates.
3. Each round-trip ticket QR code includes 2 airport express trips, and passengers must use the same QR code for both departure and return.
4. If passengers use the free in-town check-in service, they must use the same QR code before checking in.
5. When boarding the airport express from the airport, no QR code is required for entry. Upon arrival at the destination, simply open the QR code voucher for scanning to exit directly.
[Friendly reminder] In response to government requirements, the Hong Kong Airport Express may suspend operations at certain stations earlier than scheduled. It is recommended to sign in to the Hong Kong Airport Express official website to check train service arrangements before your trip to avoid missing the departure time slot. Please take note!
Mtr route map: tap to enlarge
Airport express - Hong Kong station location
Airport express - Kowloon station location
Airport express - Tsing Yi station location
Airport express - airport station location
The new fares for the airport express line will take effect from June 22, 2025. Please refer to the fare table below.
This ticket type is only valid for travel between Tsing Yi, Kowloon, or Hong Kong station and Hong Kong airport. Boarding or alighting at other stations may result in the ticket being unusable or requiring an additional payment on-site.
From now until March 1, 2026, passengers aged 3 to 11 with a valid child octopus card can enjoy free round-trip airport express rides from Hong Kong station, Kowloon station or Tsing Yi station to the airport; or free same-day round-trip airport express rides to the AsiaWorld-Expo. (Promotion may be canceled at any time, subject to on-site conditions)
Shenzhen bay port to Hong Kong airport bus ticket
Redemption details
- Redeemed tickets cannot be transferred
- Open the ticket and select seats on the WeChat mini program "China Hong Kong express loop", enter the voucher ticket number: ******* and choose the departure time slot.
- As the counter's time slot differs from the departure schedule time slot, please refer to the official tilchinalink for specific departure schedules.
Transfer info
Pick-up point
- Shenzhen bay port service station
- Shenzhen bay port: Passengers heading to Hong Kong airport, do not clear customs. Please proceed to parking spaces 11-12 on the mainland side and contact Trans-Island Limousine staff for boarding arrangements.
- Service hours: 6:45 AM–11:00 PM
- Hong Kong International Airport service counter:
- Hong Kong International Airport terminal 2 coach waiting hall (L3), counters 13-14
- Service hours: 6:40 AM–10:40 PM
- Booking notice
- All passengers must prepare the required travel documents (such as passport, ID, or valid visa) before boarding.
- The ticket is only valid for the booked date and departure. Passengers should keep their tickets for inspection. All altered tickets are invalid and lost tickets will not be reissued. E-ticket holders who fail to present valid tickets will be denied boarding. Ticket holders must arrive at the designated boarding location at least 15 min before the booked departure time. Late arrivals will not be accommodated and no ticket refund will be issued.
Bus notice
- For specific departure schedules, please refer to the official tilchinalink bus timetable
- When boarding, please present to the staff a valid travel ID issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Chinese government, or other countries.
- If a passenger's travel ID is invalid or lost, cross-boundary express reserves the right to deny boarding to avoid affecting other passengers, and the passenger will not be eligible for a cancel.
- The service supplier reserves the right to refuse transportation of overweight or oversized baggage (limited to a total sum of length, width, and height not exceeding 128 cm or 50 inches) and dangerous goods (including flammable, explosive, highly corrosive, objectionable items, livestock, and other prohibited items by customs).
- For excess baggage approved by Cross-Border China Hong Kong Express, passengers may be required to purchase additional baggage tickets. The fee is HKD/CNY 50 per piece for transit buses and HKD/CNY 100 per piece for business sedans.
- For oversized, overweight, or irregularly shaped luggage, please obtain prior approval from Cross-Border China Hong Kong Express ticketing staff before purchasing tickets.
- Cross-boundary shuttle reserves the right to accept or refuse transportation based on the actual available space in the compartment at the time.
- Bicycles, wheelchairs and strollers must be folded, and those exceeding the above free baggage dimensions require purchasing additional baggage tickets.
- If any accident occurs due to passengers carrying prohibited items, all consequences shall be borne solely by the carrier, who shall also compensate for all economic losses incurred by Island China Hong Kong Express.
- Road conditions involve various uncontrollable factors that may cause shuttle delays. Please allow sufficient time for your itinerary arrangements. Zhonggangtong Island Express assumes no responsibility for any losses incurred due to shuttle delays.
- Passengers transferring from transit vehicles to flights must allow sufficient time for check-in.
- If passengers are unable to transfer to flights or incur any losses due to shuttle delays caused by factors beyond our company's control or other force majeure circumstances, cross-boundary express shall not be held responsible.
- Island China Hong Kong Express shall not be responsible for any issues arising from flight services or baggage after transferring to flights.
- Once the system and supplier confirm the booking and tickets, no changes, refunds, or cancellations can be made.
- Trans Island China Hong Kong Motor retains the right to amend any of the above terms and conditions without prior notice. The latest version of passenger regulations and terms of service can be found on the Trans Island China Hong Kong Motor website: Subject to publication
- Cross-boundary China Hong Kong express websiteIssued schedule information for itinerary arrangements
- For inquiries, please contact the customer service hotline from 8:00am to 9:00pm: Hong Kong (852) 2979 8778 / Mainland China (86) 4008 822 322. Lines may be extremely busy, so we appreciate your patience and understanding.
