Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Hong Kong has its own immigration and visa arrangements, separate from the entry requirements applicable to Mainland China.

Visa requirements depend on:

Under current Hong Kong Immigration Department requirements, Sri Lankan nationals require a visa/entry permit to visit Hong Kong.

Sri Lankan travellers should therefore obtain the appropriate Hong Kong visa or entry permit before travelling when required.

Passengers should check current requirements directly with the Hong Kong Immigration Department because visa and entry policies can change.

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry must obtain the appropriate visa/entry permit before visiting or transiting Hong Kong where required.

The Hong Kong Immigration Department states that travellers who do not enjoy a visa-waiver concession must obtain a visa/entry permit before coming to Hong Kong.

Transit requirements depend on the individual passenger's nationality and itinerary.

Passengers should therefore check whether their specific journey requires them to:

Passengers should remember that Hong Kong and Mainland China have separate immigration systems.

A visa or permission to enter Hong Kong does not automatically provide permission to enter Mainland China.

Similarly, a Chinese Mainland visa does not necessarily determine a passenger's eligibility to enter Hong Kong.

Travellers planning to continue from Hong Kong to cities such as:

should check the applicable Mainland Chinese visa and entry requirements separately.

Terminal 1 remains a major passenger terminal at Hong Kong International Airport and primarily focuses on long-haul and transfer/transit services under the airport's current operating arrangement.

The wider Terminal 1 passenger complex includes access to multiple boarding areas and concourses.

Facilities include:

The expanded Terminal 2 began passenger departure operations on 27 May 2026.

Fifteen airlines, including HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines, relocated their departure check-in services from T1 to T2 in phases, with the relocation completed by 10 June 2026.

Terminal 2 is positioned primarily to serve leisure travel and regional short-haul flights, while Terminal 1 primarily focuses on long-haul and transfer/transit services.

T2 includes:

Passengers should check their airline's current terminal before travelling because terminal assignments can change.

An important point for passengers is that checking in at Terminal 2 does not necessarily mean the aircraft departs from a gate physically attached to the T2 departure hall.

The current T2 departure process allows passengers to:

Hong Kong Airport confirms that T2 passengers use the APM to reach the T1 boarding-gate area after completing departure procedures.

Passengers arriving at HKG with an onward boarding pass should follow signs towards the departures level and onward boarding gates.

Hong Kong Airport's current transfer guidance states that connecting passengers must complete security screening before proceeding to their onward boarding gate.

Passengers whose baggage is checked through to their final destination normally do not need to collect it during a standard through-ticket connection.

Passengers should confirm this with their airline at their original departure airport.

Passengers arriving without an onward boarding pass should follow signs to the appropriate airline transfer desk.

Hong Kong Airport advises passengers to obtain their onward boarding pass from the designated transfer desk before proceeding through the required security process to the departure level.

Passengers travelling on separate tickets should confirm whether their airlines can transfer baggage between flights.

If baggage cannot be transferred, passengers may need to:

Passengers who need to enter Hong Kong must meet the applicable Hong Kong visa requirements.

This is particularly important for Sri Lankan passport holders, who currently require a visa/entry permit to visit Hong Kong.

Hong Kong International Airport operates an Automated People Mover (APM) within the airport passenger complex.

The APM helps passengers travel between different passenger areas and boarding-gate facilities.

It also plays an important role in the new Terminal 2 departure process.

Passengers completing check-in, security and immigration at T2 can use the APM to reach the relevant boarding-gate areas.

Passengers should follow airport signage rather than attempting to determine their route based only on the gate number.

The Airport Express is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to travel between Hong Kong International Airport and the city's main urban areas.

The rail service provides connections towards:

Passengers can connect from these stations to Hong Kong's wider MTR network and other public transport.

Hong Kong Airport describes Airport Express as the quickest way to and from the city.

Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are conveniently served by the Airport Express platform under the current terminal arrangement.

Tsing Yi

Kowloon

Hong Kong Station / Central area

Hong Kong International Airport is served by an extensive network of public buses.

Airport bus routes provide access to many parts of:

The airport's official guidance describes the bus network as providing routes serving all of Hong Kong.

Some overnight airport bus services are also available for passengers travelling after normal rail operating hours.

Hong Kong Island

Kowloon

New Territories

Lantau Island

Taxis are available at Hong Kong International Airport.

Passengers should follow airport signage towards the official taxi pickup area.

Hong Kong taxis are generally divided by operating area, so passengers should join the appropriate taxi queue for their destination.

Taxi services provide convenient direct transportation to:

Hotels

Residences

Business districts

Tourist attractions

Railway stations

Other parts of Hong Kong

Private transfers can be arranged between HKG and hotels, residences or other destinations.

These may be useful for:

Families

Groups

Business travellers

First-time visitors

Travellers with substantial luggage

Passengers requiring door-to-door transportation