Hong Kong International Airport handles more international air cargo than any other airport in the world, and is the hub of Cathay Pacific. It was built on a largely artificial island off Chek Lap Kok and opened in 1998, replacing Kai Tak — whose hair-raising approach between apartment towers is still legendary among pilots. The current schedule feed lists 153 airports in 44 countries connected to Hong Kong.
The Airport Express reaches Hong Kong Station in 24 minutes, and passengers can check bags in downtown Hong Kong before boarding the train.
Chek Lap Kok International Airport is the 24th busiest airport in the world — it handled 60,992,000 passengers in 2025, according to ACI World's annual ranking.
The most frequently served routes for Chek Lap Kok International Airport connect to Taipei (TPE), Tokyo (NRT) and Manila (MNL).
The longest connected route for Chek Lap Kok International Airport reaches Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). This non-stop flight covers a distance of 8,111 miles (13,053 km).