Boarding Requirements for Inbound Persons

Persons arriving from the Mainland, Macao or Taiwan

Persons applicable:

Inbound persons who arrive at Hong Kong from the Mainland, Macao or Taiwan

Boarding requirements:

Persons aged three or above on the day of arrival at Hong Kong:

1. For inbound persons from the Mainland or Macao (who have stayed in the Mainland on the day of, or in the seven days prior to, arrival at Hong Kong): PCR-based nucleic acid test conducted within 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure, and obtained negative result; and
2. For inbound persons from Macao (who have not stayed in the Mainland on the day of, or in the seven days prior to, arrival at Hong Kong) or Taiwan: Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted within 24 hours or PCR-based nucleic acid test conducted within 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure, and obtained negative result

Persons arriving from overseas places

Persons applicable:

Inbound persons who arrive at Hong Kong from places outside Mainland China

Boarding requirements:

1. Non-Hong Kong residents aged 12 or above on the day of arrival at Hong Kong: Fulfilled vaccination requirement; and
2. Persons aged three or above on the day of arrival at Hong Kong: RAT conducted within 24 hours or PCR-based nucleic acid test conducted within 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure, and obtained negative result

The Government recommends all inbound persons to conduct daily RATs using self-arranged RAT kits during the period between the day of arrival (i.e. Day 0) and Day 5 after arrival at Hong Kong.

If the information above is inconsistent with that released by the Government, the latter shall prevail. For details, please visit https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html.

Gradual Resumption of Ferry Transfer and Cross-boundary Coach Services to/ from Mainland China and Macao

Ferry transfer services between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Mainland China have gradually resumed since late-December 2022.

Please visit https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/mainland-connection/ferry-transfer.page for details.

Meanwhile, cross-boundary coach services between HKIA and Mainland China have gradually resumed since January 2023.

Please visit https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/mainland-connection/mainland-coaches for details.

Transit/ transfer services for passengers to/ from Mainland China and overseas destinations via HKIA will fully resume from 8 January 2023.

If the information above is inconsistent with that released by the Government, the latter shall prevail. For details, please visit https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html or Government's latest announcement.

Passengers Must Wear Face Masks in All Indoor and Outdoor Areas at the Airport

From 29 July 2020 the Hong Kong SAR Government requires all people to wear face masks when entering or present in a public place (indoor and outdoor). Please refer to the Government's announcement: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/27/P2020072700650.htm?fontSize=1.

In line with the government requirement, passengers must wear face masks in all indoor and outdoor public areas at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

Airport Authority Hong Kong requires that all passengers must continue to wear face masks after they enter the restricted area of HKIA for boarding. This compulsory requirement is also applicable at SkyPier and on Automated People Mover and Apron Passengers Vehicles.

Passengers are advised to bring their own face masks.

If the information above is inconsistent with that released by the Government, the latter shall prevail.

Limited Service for some Airport Shops and Restaurants

In view of the latest anti-epidemic measures, operations for passenger services at HKIA have been scaling down and most shops and restaurants in HKIA's terminal building have suspended operation from 25 March 2020 until further notice. Only some shops and restaurants provide passengers with essential services for shortened operating hours, including food and beverage, pharmacy, convenience store, money exchange and duty-free shops.

List of shops and restaurants currently in operation at HKIA

Last updated on: 2023-01-27 00:01:00

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