Flights to Hong Kong
Everything you need to know about arriving in Hong Kong, from Hong Kong International Airport arrangements to COVID-19 testing.
We’re here to ensure your arrival into Hong Kong goes as smoothly as possible. For the most updated information please refer to the official GovHKOpen a new windowpage. If you are arriving in Hong Kong under the Return2HK Travel Scheme, please follow the guidelines set by airport staff.
Prior to your departure, complete the Hong Kong health declaration and quarantine form onlineOpen a new window and obtain a health declaration QR code.
Upon arrival, have the health declaration QR code ready. If you are arriving from overseas or Taiwan China, you will be guided to proceed to the registration and main testing area, government health officials will:
If you are arriving from the Chinese Mainland, you will be guided to proceed to the Temporary Specimen Collection Centre (TSCC). If you have not applied for Return2HKOpen a new window or Come2HKOpen a new window scheme, download the StayHomeSafe appOpen a new window on your phone, prior to landing in Hong Kong.
At the COVID-19 testing area, you will be assigned a booth where a combined nasal and throat swab will be taken by medical professionals. If you are arriving from overseas or Taiwan China, you will undergo a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) with professional specimen collection at the same time.
For passengers arriving from overseas or Taiwan China:
For passengers arriving from the Chinese Mainland, the health officials will:
If you are arriving from overseas or Taiwan China, your quarantine form will be returned to you, upon receiving a negative result from your RAT, by the time you leave the baggage reclaim hall.
If you are arriving from the Chinese Mainland or Macao, you will wait between 2 and 4 hours. During this time:
When you arrive at your designated quarantine hotel or home quarantine for those arriving from the Chinese Mainland or Macao:
Some useful tips for the arrival process into Hong Kong
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