Hong Kong airport fees: what you pay at 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.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Passenger Departure Tax Government tax. Raised from HK$120 for tickets bought on or after 1 October 2025. Exempt: children under 12, transit passengers who do not clear immigration, and passengers who arrive and leave by air on the same or the next calendar day. 1,2,3,4 | HK$200 | Departing passengers aged 12 and over | Inside the ticket | Hong Kong Government | Airlines, for the government | In force |
| Airport Construction Fee, economy Airport charge funding the three-runway system. Applies to tickets issued from 1 August 2016. 5,6 | 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 | Airport Authority Hong Kong | Airlines, for the Airport Authority | In force |
| Airport Construction Fee, first and business Airport charge. Long haul covers the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Southwest Pacific and the Indian Subcontinent. 5,6 | HK$160 short haul, HK$180 long haul | Departing passengers in first and business, including transit and transfer | Inside the ticket | Airport Authority Hong Kong | Airlines, for the Airport Authority | In force |
| Passenger security charge Security fee. Raised from HK$55 for tickets bought from 1 January 2025. The Airport Authority said it may rise to HK$75 in phases from 2027, depending on traffic. 7 | HK$65 | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Airport Authority Hong Kong | Airlines, for the Airport Authority | In force |
Evidence summary: 7 linked sources, 4 charges confirmed in force, 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- The departure tax and airport charges are added to your fare.
- If you do not fly, the airline or travel agent refunds the departure tax in full.
- Exempt passengers who paid the tax apply to the Airport Authority's online refund platform within 28 days of the flight.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the Hong Kong departure tax?
It is HK$200 per departing passenger aged 12 or over, for tickets bought on or after 1 October 2025.
What is the Hong Kong Airport Construction Fee?
It is an Airport Authority charge of HK$70 to HK$180 per departing passenger, depending on cabin, distance and whether you are transferring.
Do transit passengers pay Hong Kong departure tax?
No. Transit passengers who do not clear immigration are exempt, as are people who fly in and out on the same or the next day. They still pay the Airport Construction Fee.
Sources
- Civil Aviation Department: Air Passenger Departure Tax
- Hong Kong Government press release: Departure tax rate to rise to $200 from 1 October 2025 (28 May 2025)
- Hong Kong Government press release: Air Passenger Departure Tax Ordinance (Amendment of Second Schedule) Order 2025 (11 June 2025)
- Legislative Council: Legislative Council Brief on the Air Passenger Departure Tax (Amendment) Bill (5 March 2025)
- Hong Kong International Airport: Airport Construction Fee
- Cathay Pacific agents: Hong Kong Airport Construction Fee (ACF, G3)
- Airport Authority Hong Kong: Press release on passenger security charge (14 May 2024)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.