Hong Kong Airport handles flights around the clock. Many long-haul flights from Europe and North America arrive late at night or early morning. Here's what works.
What's available late at night
| Transport | Late-night status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Express | Last departure 00:48 | HK$120 to Hong Kong Station (Octopus adult) |
| Taxi | Taxi station outside Arrivals | Metered; airport lists about HK$375 to Central |
| Overnight buses (N routes) | Run through the night | Fares vary by route; check the operator timetable, see below |
| Pre-booked transfer | Meet-and-greet if included in your booking | Fixed price, quoted before you book |
Fixed-price private transfer
HKG Hong Kong City Center
From€68for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €84 per vehicle, about €21 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
The last Airport Express
Airport Express trains leave the airport roughly every 10 minutes from 05:54 to 00:48 daily, and the trip to Central takes about 24 minutes. If your flight lands close to midnight, allow time for immigration and baggage before you count on the 00:48 departure.
Don't gamble on the last train. If there's any chance you'll miss it, have a backup plan. The first train the next morning leaves at 05:54.
Taxis
The Transport Department's taxi fare scale lists no night surcharge, so the metered rate is the same at 2 AM as at 2 PM. Cross-harbour tunnels add a HK$25 toll for taxis, and a HK$6 charge applies per piece of baggage stored in the boot. Arriving passengers catch a taxi at the Taxi Station near the left-hand ramp outside the Arrivals Hall. Pre-booked taxis use a separate pick-up zone next to Car Park 1.
The airport publishes approximate urban-taxi fares (tolls included, baggage and other extras not):
- Central / Admiralty: HK$375
- Wan Chai / Causeway Bay: HK$370
- Tsim Sha Tsui: HK$290
- Mong Kok: HK$285
Overnight buses — the budget option
The airport lists these overnight bus routes:
| Route | Destination | Hours | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| N11 | Central (Macau Ferry) | Check the Citybus timetable | Check the current fare |
| N21 | Tsim Sha Tsui (Star Ferry) | Check the Citybus timetable | Check the current fare |
| N29 | Tseung Kwan O (Hong Sing Garden) | Limited night departures; check the Citybus timetable | Check the current fare |
| N31 | Tsuen Wan (Discovery Park) | Check the Long Win timetable | Check the current fare |
N11, N21 and N29 are Citybus routes and N31 is a Long Win route; check the operator timetables for exact departure times, as hours can change, and N29 runs only a few night departures. Pay by Octopus or e-payment, or with exact change.
Pre-booked transfer at night
For late-night arrivals, a pre-booked transfer offers:
- A driver with your name sign, if meet-and-greet is included in your booking
- A fixed price quoted before you book; ask whether a night supplement applies
The price is fixed and quoted before you book, so you can weigh it against the metered taxi fare without any uncertainty at 2 AM.
If you arrive between 1-5 AM
This is the gap between the last Airport Express and the first morning train. Your options:
- Taxi — metered, same rates as daytime
- Overnight bus — N11, N21, N29 and N31 as listed above
- Pre-booked transfer — if you want the pickup arranged in advance
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- Airport Express fare (HK$120 Octopus adult to Hong Kong Station), departures 05:54 to 00:48, about 24 minutes: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/airport-express.page
- Overnight bus routes N11, N21, N29, N31 are listed (hours and fares not repeated here; confirm in the operator timetable): https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/public-buses.page
- Approximate urban taxi fares from the airport, taxi station and pre-booked pick-up zone: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/taxis.page
- Taxi fare scale, tunnel tolls, HK$6 baggage charge, no night surcharge listed: https://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/taxi/taxi_fare_of_hong_kong/index.html
When a private transfer from HKG is the right choice
- Landing after the last train or bus: the driver is booked to your flight number and tracks the real arrival time, so a delay does not cancel the pickup.
- Arrivals after midnight: no searching for a rank or a night surcharge; the price you booked is the price you pay.
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Hong Kong City Center is from €84, about €21 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
HKG → Hong Kong City Center from €68Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
Fixed-price private transfer
HKG Hong Kong City Center
From€68for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €84 per vehicle, about €21 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a night surcharge for Hong Kong taxis?
The Transport Department's taxi fare scale lists no night surcharge, so the metered rate is the same around the clock. Tunnel tolls and the HK$6 per-piece baggage charge still apply.
Do night buses run from Hong Kong Airport?
Yes. The airport lists overnight routes N11 (Central, Macau Ferry), N21 (Tsim Sha Tsui), N29 (Tseung Kwan O, limited night departures) and N31 (Tsuen Wan); check the operator timetables for hours and the current fares. Check the Citybus and Long Win timetables before you travel.
What time is the last Airport Express from the airport?
Trains leave the airport about every 10 minutes from 05:54 to 00:48. The adult Octopus fare to Hong Kong Station is HK$120.