Hong Kong International Airport (airport code HKG) is the main airport in Hong Kong. The airport’s official website is: http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/index.html. There are many modes of transportation that can be taken to get to or from the airport. While many people choose to drive, others reach the airport by bus, taxi or even ferry. For detailed information on these various modes of transportation or for detailed driving directions click here: http://www.td.gov.hk/transport_in_hong_kong/access_to_hong_kong_international_airport/index.htm.
Parking at the airport is plentiful and there are several available options. Detailed information about these options is available here: http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/aguide/carpark.html#top.
Hong Kong International is operational 24 hours a day and is one of the busiest airports in the world for both cargo movement and international passenger transport. It serves as a primary hub for Dragonair, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express Airways, and Air Hong Kong. The airport serves as a gateway for various destinations in China, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. The airport has two passenger terminals (Terminals 1 and 2) however all boarding gates and arrival facilities are located at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 is strictly a check-in facility.
Hong Kong International Airport offers amenities to their visitors that rival any other airport in the world. Aside from the standards like currency exchange and assistance with hotel accommodations they also offer extraordinary shopping and entertainment.
Hong Kong Skymart is billed as the “world’s best airport shopping destination.” This facility offers everything from a convenience store and a pharmacy to high fashion and even an electronics store. For your dining pleasure, they have Chinese and Asian restaurants, fast food, a bakery, and even a dessert shop.
Not to be outdone, Terminal 2 offers Skyplaza which has similar shopping and dining facilities to its companion outlet in Terminal 1 and also offers a 4D Extreme Screen Cinema, Aviation Discover Centre, Asia Hollywood, and other great attractions.
Information about arriving flights can be obtained by clicking here: http://www.hongkongairport.com/flightinfo/eng/chkfltarr.html. For information on departures, click here: http://www.hongkongairport.com/flightinfo/eng/chkfltdep.html.
