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Hong Kong Airport T1 Arrival, Immigration, Customs, Transport

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Arrival Procedures Immigration control procedures for visitors to Hong Kong have been simplified. Travelers no longer need to complete or present arrival or departure cards when passing through immigration clearance. There are no longer any requirements to submit Covid-19 test results or vaccination certificates. Arrival follow the signs to Immigration. For arriving passengers, the APM, Automated People Mover, a driverless train system provides a convenient connection from distant arrival gates to the Immigration Hall. Depending on where you are, you can also walk via moving walkways on the fifth and sixth floors. Immigration join the appropriate queue—visitors should have their passports and necessary travel documents ready, Hong Kong residents can use their ID cards, and eligible travelers may use the e-gates for faster clearance. Visitors will receive landing slips instead of having their travel documents stamped. Visitors are required to leave Hong Kong on or before their limit of stay expires. It took us about 15 minutes to clear immigration at a manned counter. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is located on Chek Lap Kok Island, which is situated just off Lantau Island, about 35 kilometers from Central Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s airport operations moved from Kai Tak, which served for 73 years, to Chek Lap Kok on July 6, 1998. Baggage & Customs proceed to the Baggage Reclaim Hall to collect your baggage. There are several information boards showing which carousel has been assigned to your flight. After reclaiming your baggage, please proceed to the Customs and Excise control. Those who have goods to declare should use the red channel while others who have nothing to declare should use the green channel. Passengers who are in possession of currency and/or monetary instruments with a total value more than HKD120,000 are required to make a written declaration at the red channel. travelers aged 18 or above can bring the following duty-free items for personal use:​ • Alcohol: Up to 1 liter of alcoholic liquor with an alcoholic strength above 30%. • Tobacco: Either 19 cigarettes, 1 cigar not exceeding 25 grams, or 25 grams of other tobacco products. ​ Transport to City The fastest option is the Airport Express train, which takes around 24 minutes to reach Hong Kong Station in Central which costs HK$115, $110 with octopus card, Kowloon and Tsing Yi Station. Taxis are also widely available and offer a direct route to the city in about 30 to 45 minutes, costing around HK$300–400. Private transfers and rideshare services like Uber are another comfortable alternative, especially for travelers with luggage. For a more budget-friendly choice, city buses (such as A11 or A21) are available and cost around HK$30–50, though they take about 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Services Hong Kong International Airport offers a variety of services and dining options in its arrival hall. passengers can access currency exchange counters, ATM machines, information desks for assistance, lounges for relaxation, free Wi-Fi, and baggage handling services. For dining, a selection of restaurants and cafes cater to diverse tastes, including local Cantonese eateries, international fast food chains, and casual cafes, providing a range of meals from dim sum, noodles, congee to Western-style dishes. Airport Layout If your flight arrives at a distant gate such as 201–230, you’ll be directed to the APM (Automated People Mover) platform, located a short walk from the gate. The ride itself takes around 6 minutes, or approximately 13 minutes including waiting time. For arrivals at gates 40–80, passengers typically walk through a dedicated arrival corridor with moving walkways, which takes about 20–25 minutes to reach the Immigration Hall. Alternatively, you may take the APM, which shortens the journey to around 10 minutes including wait time. If your flight arrives closer to the main terminal, such as at gates 1–36, you can walk directly to Immigration, which usually takes between 5 to 15 minutes, depending on your pace.