Hong Kong: airport fees and taxes
This is the country index for Hong Kong: 1 airport and 4 passenger charges currently tracked. The airport pages contain the payment instructions, source links and dated change logs.
Airports covered
How charges are paid
Payment methods differ by charge. Across the records for Hong Kong, the published methods include:
- Inside the ticket
Charge comparison
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
All Hong Kong charges are collected with the air ticket. The government's Air Passenger Departure Tax is HK$200 for passengers aged 12 and over, for tickets bought from 1 October 2025. The Airport Authority adds an Airport Construction Fee of HK$70 to HK$180 depending on cabin, distance and transfer status, and a passenger security charge of HK$65 from 1 January 2025. Transit passengers who stay airside are exempt from departure tax but pay the construction fee.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Passenger Departure Tax | HK$200 | Departing passengers aged 12 and over | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Airport Construction Fee, economy | HK$90 short haul, HK$160 long haul (transfer short haul HK$70) | Departing passengers in economy and premium economy, including transit and transfer | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Airport Construction Fee, first and business | HK$160 short haul, HK$180 long haul | Departing passengers in first and business, including transit and transfer | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Passenger security charge | HK$65 | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Open the complete airport record, payment guidance and sources.