Oct 22, 2015, 10:34 am
Last edit by: paul00
List of current discounts on the Airport Express
Free travel for children (aged 3-11) and half-price travel for seniors (aged 65+)
From 16 December 2022 to 29 January 2023, Child Octopus card holders enjoy free journeys, while Elder Octopus / JoyYou Card holders enjoy a 50% discount on the Octopus fare. Details available on the MTR website.
Up to 40% off single and return tickets
When purchased in advance online at kkday (https://www.kkday.com/en/product/2425) and you will get a e-redemption voucher QR Code 1-2 hours later, or...
When purchased online from Klook (https://www.klook.com/activity/71-ai...ess-hong-kong/). After payment, you will immediately receive a confirmation email and e-redemption voucher (which is valid for 1 month from the order date), and can use it immediately (as of May 2019)
Hong Kong, Kowloon and Tsing Yi station tickets are available at a discount of around 40% off.
Alternatively, if you pay with an HSBC credit card and the total order amount is at least USD50, you will receive an additional USD5 discount by entering the promo code HSBC18US5 (first order only). For details, see https://www.homeandaway.hsbc.com/1/2...looktravel/all
Note: if you purchase multiple one-way tickets in a single transaction on Klook, you will only be issued a single voucher. If you exchange that voucher, you will receive multiple tickets, valid on the day of exchange only.
If you want to purchase multiple tickets for use on different days (say several different trips) you have to buy single one-way tickets in separate Klook transactions, receive several separate vouchers, and exchange those vouchers on your respective travel dates.
30% off single and return tickets
Use promotion code mtronline when buying a single or return ticket on the MTR website or MTR mobile app between 16 December 2019 and 5 January 2020. Tickets are valid for 92 days from the date of purchase. For details, see http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/main/ael_winter.html
Group discount (2, 3 or 4 people travelling together)
Discount available on a single journey fare to/from the airport: http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/ti..._4persons.html
50% off an Airport Express single journey to the airport
If using an Octopus card, a 50% discount is available on a single journey fare to the airport if taking the taxi (taxi fare of HKD60 or more) to Kowloon or Tsing Yi station (but not Hong Kong station): http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tickets/ael_taxi.html
Free connection on the MTR
http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/se...nnections.html
30% off single and return tickets
When purchased from Hong Thai travel agency either online (http://www.hongthai.com/tc/Promotion...Promotion.html) or in person at a branch office (list of addresses: http://www.hongthai.com/tc/templates/BranchListAll.html).
If purchasing online, the "confirmation note" (which you must print out and show at the Airport Express station ticket counter to get your ticket) will be e-mailed to you 12-24 hours after you make your purchase on the Hong Thai website. The "confirmation note" is valid for 60 days from the order date. Visa, MasterCard, UnionPay and American Express are accepted payment methods for online orders.
If purchasing in person at a branch office, only cash/EPS is accepted. You will receive a paper voucher valid until 31 December 2018 which must be exchanged for a ticket at the Airport Express station ticket counter.
Confirmation Note is redeemed at Airport Express Customer Service Centre at Tsing Yi/Kowloon/Hong Kong stations; not HKIA station. When flying into HKIA, head directly to Airport Express train. Do not stop at HKIA Airport Express Customer Service Centre. Once you arrive at Tsing Yi/Kowloon/Hong Kong, redeem at Customer Service Centre for ticket to exit the turnstile.
(Old info that has not been updated/verified since Jul 2018 below)
22% off single and return tickets
When purchased in person from Skywards Travel, which has 15 branches in Hong Kong (http://www.skywards.com.hk/files/con...3-file_cht.pdf).
20% off single and return tickets
When purchased in person from Travel Expert travel agency (which has many branches in HK, including in Central MTR station and Kowloon and Tsing Yi Airport Express stations). The Travel Expert branch in Central MTR station (shop number E17) sells a one-way ticket between HK and the airport for HKD80, and a return ticket between HK and the airport for HKD144. The Travel Expert branch in Kowloon station (shop number 53 located to the right hand side of the in-town check in area) sells a one-way ticket between Kowloon and the airport for HKD72, and a return ticket between Kowloon and the airport for HKD128. The Travel Expert branch in Tsing Yi station (shop number 302) sells a one-way ticket between Tsing Yi and the airport for HKD48, and a return ticket between Tsing Yi and the airport for HKD88. Airport Express tickets are also available from other Travel Expert branches (full list at http://www.travelexpert.com.hk/en/Ab...ails.asp?Uid=6).
Up to 16% off single and return tickets (including child tickets)
Gray Line Tours sells Tsing Yi tickets at a 16% off discount, and Hong Kong/Kowloon tickets at a 10% off discount: http://www.grayline.com.hk/transportation/1/fulllist/4
Free travel for children (aged 3-11) and half-price travel for seniors (aged 65+)
From 16 December 2022 to 29 January 2023, Child Octopus card holders enjoy free journeys, while Elder Octopus / JoyYou Card holders enjoy a 50% discount on the Octopus fare. Details available on the MTR website.
Up to 40% off single and return tickets
When purchased in advance online at kkday (https://www.kkday.com/en/product/2425) and you will get a e-redemption voucher QR Code 1-2 hours later, or...
When purchased online from Klook (https://www.klook.com/activity/71-ai...ess-hong-kong/). After payment, you will immediately receive a confirmation email and e-redemption voucher (which is valid for 1 month from the order date), and can use it immediately (as of May 2019)
Hong Kong, Kowloon and Tsing Yi station tickets are available at a discount of around 40% off.
Alternatively, if you pay with an HSBC credit card and the total order amount is at least USD50, you will receive an additional USD5 discount by entering the promo code HSBC18US5 (first order only). For details, see https://www.homeandaway.hsbc.com/1/2...looktravel/all
Note: if you purchase multiple one-way tickets in a single transaction on Klook, you will only be issued a single voucher. If you exchange that voucher, you will receive multiple tickets, valid on the day of exchange only.
If you want to purchase multiple tickets for use on different days (say several different trips) you have to buy single one-way tickets in separate Klook transactions, receive several separate vouchers, and exchange those vouchers on your respective travel dates.
30% off single and return tickets
Use promotion code mtronline when buying a single or return ticket on the MTR website or MTR mobile app between 16 December 2019 and 5 January 2020. Tickets are valid for 92 days from the date of purchase. For details, see http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/main/ael_winter.html
Group discount (2, 3 or 4 people travelling together)
Discount available on a single journey fare to/from the airport: http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/ti..._4persons.html
50% off an Airport Express single journey to the airport
If using an Octopus card, a 50% discount is available on a single journey fare to the airport if taking the taxi (taxi fare of HKD60 or more) to Kowloon or Tsing Yi station (but not Hong Kong station): http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tickets/ael_taxi.html
Free connection on the MTR
http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/se...nnections.html
30% off single and return tickets
When purchased from Hong Thai travel agency either online (http://www.hongthai.com/tc/Promotion...Promotion.html) or in person at a branch office (list of addresses: http://www.hongthai.com/tc/templates/BranchListAll.html).
If purchasing online, the "confirmation note" (which you must print out and show at the Airport Express station ticket counter to get your ticket) will be e-mailed to you 12-24 hours after you make your purchase on the Hong Thai website. The "confirmation note" is valid for 60 days from the order date. Visa, MasterCard, UnionPay and American Express are accepted payment methods for online orders.
If purchasing in person at a branch office, only cash/EPS is accepted. You will receive a paper voucher valid until 31 December 2018 which must be exchanged for a ticket at the Airport Express station ticket counter.
Confirmation Note is redeemed at Airport Express Customer Service Centre at Tsing Yi/Kowloon/Hong Kong stations; not HKIA station. When flying into HKIA, head directly to Airport Express train. Do not stop at HKIA Airport Express Customer Service Centre. Once you arrive at Tsing Yi/Kowloon/Hong Kong, redeem at Customer Service Centre for ticket to exit the turnstile.
(Old info that has not been updated/verified since Jul 2018 below)
22% off single and return tickets
When purchased in person from Skywards Travel, which has 15 branches in Hong Kong (http://www.skywards.com.hk/files/con...3-file_cht.pdf).
20% off single and return tickets
When purchased in person from Travel Expert travel agency (which has many branches in HK, including in Central MTR station and Kowloon and Tsing Yi Airport Express stations). The Travel Expert branch in Central MTR station (shop number E17) sells a one-way ticket between HK and the airport for HKD80, and a return ticket between HK and the airport for HKD144. The Travel Expert branch in Kowloon station (shop number 53 located to the right hand side of the in-town check in area) sells a one-way ticket between Kowloon and the airport for HKD72, and a return ticket between Kowloon and the airport for HKD128. The Travel Expert branch in Tsing Yi station (shop number 302) sells a one-way ticket between Tsing Yi and the airport for HKD48, and a return ticket between Tsing Yi and the airport for HKD88. Airport Express tickets are also available from other Travel Expert branches (full list at http://www.travelexpert.com.hk/en/Ab...ails.asp?Uid=6).
Up to 16% off single and return tickets (including child tickets)
Gray Line Tours sells Tsing Yi tickets at a 16% off discount, and Hong Kong/Kowloon tickets at a 10% off discount: http://www.grayline.com.hk/transportation/1/fulllist/4
Airport Express Current Discount
Nov 5, 2015, 9:01 am
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If I have an overnight (less than 24hr) stopover, what is my cheapest way on the AE? I read that the same-day ticket is only valid from midnight-midnight. I seem to recall that if I use a (non-tourist) octopus card, then it will be by 24hrs.
Is there a place I can buy a card at the airport? Last time, I seem to recall just getting on the AE and then paying when I arrived.
Does the RT work if I goto Central, but return from kowloon?
I think I kept my old octopus card from over a year ago as a souvenir. If I recall the balance was -30HKD.
Is there a place I can buy a card at the airport? Last time, I seem to recall just getting on the AE and then paying when I arrived.
Does the RT work if I goto Central, but return from kowloon?
I think I kept my old octopus card from over a year ago as a souvenir. If I recall the balance was -30HKD.
In order for the same day return you have to use a standrad Octapus card and doot your way to get the same day return discount. I had the free ride applied when I make the return trip to HKIA from Kowloon after riding to Hong Kong. I know there was a small charge if your first trip was the shorter HKIA Kowloon segment and then followed by Hong Kong to HKIA judging by my Octapus balance when the card was read.
Nov 5, 2015, 9:53 am
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Thanks
The old Octopus card was a AE roundtrip tourist octupus card. Can I still top it up and get the same-day discount?
I will be travelling with a friend who has no card. I assume a new standard one can be obtained at the AE counter or 711 as well? What is the minimum needed? $50 balance? $50 deposit + $50 = $100 RT? What do you mean "doot your way to get the same day return discount"
The old Octopus card was a AE roundtrip tourist octupus card. Can I still top it up and get the same-day discount?
I will be travelling with a friend who has no card. I assume a new standard one can be obtained at the AE counter or 711 as well? What is the minimum needed? $50 balance? $50 deposit + $50 = $100 RT? What do you mean "doot your way to get the same day return discount"
Nov 5, 2015, 11:18 am
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"doot" is the local expression for using the Octapus card for payment. It is the sound emitted by the reader acknowledging a positive read and payment deducted.
As to discount for your specific card you should veck with Aex at the HK MTR website.
7-11 only does top up. For a new card your might need to get it an an MTR service counter like the HKIA AEx one.
As to discount for your specific card you should veck with Aex at the HK MTR website.
7-11 only does top up. For a new card your might need to get it an an MTR service counter like the HKIA AEx one.
Nov 8, 2015, 7:50 am
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Beside from discount from travel agents, If you are staying in HK overnight and heading back to airport next day, you should
1. Get companion discount airport express tickets (if travel in group of 2, 3 or 4)
http://mtr.com.hk/en/customer/ticket..._4persons.html
2. Get a return ticket of airport express
http://mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tickets/tf_index.html
Nov 17, 2015, 9:30 pm
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Have just received an email from Hong Thai and they are running a 35% discount until the end of the year.
http://ebuy.hongthai.com/tc/airexpress.html
Have called 2108 8111 to find out when the vouchers will expire, the guy who answered the phone wasn't sure and wasn't willing to help.
Would be good if anyone who has purchased any vouchers (in person or via the link) recently can advise of the expiry date.
http://ebuy.hongthai.com/tc/airexpress.html
Have called 2108 8111 to find out when the vouchers will expire, the guy who answered the phone wasn't sure and wasn't willing to help.
Would be good if anyone who has purchased any vouchers (in person or via the link) recently can advise of the expiry date.
Nov 18, 2015, 3:10 am
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Have just received an email from Hong Thai and they are running a 35% discount until the end of the year.
http://ebuy.hongthai.com/tc/airexpress.html
Have called 2108 8111 to find out when the vouchers will expire, the guy who answered the phone wasn't sure and wasn't willing to help.
Would be good if anyone who has purchased any vouchers (in person or via the link) recently can advise of the expiry date.
http://ebuy.hongthai.com/tc/airexpress.html
Have called 2108 8111 to find out when the vouchers will expire, the guy who answered the phone wasn't sure and wasn't willing to help.
Would be good if anyone who has purchased any vouchers (in person or via the link) recently can advise of the expiry date.
When I bought the vouchers in person from Hong Thai last month, they had an expiry date of 31 December 2015.
Nov 18, 2015, 3:29 am
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Nov 19, 2015, 5:13 am
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I guess the branches will be getting rid of the ones which will expiry at the end of this year, before selling the ones expirying in 2016 at 35% off.
Nov 22, 2015, 1:35 am
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Does anyone know approximately how long it *actually* takes to receive the Hong Thai confirmation email? Or is it ok to just show the confirmation on your phone, without a paper printout? I ask because I didn't think to book until almost leaving home, so may not get the confirmation in a place where I can print it out...
Last edited by TA; Nov 22, 2015 at 1:42 am
Nov 22, 2015, 2:32 am
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Does anyone know approximately how long it *actually* takes to receive the Hong Thai confirmation email? Or is it ok to just show the confirmation on your phone, without a paper printout? I ask because I didn't think to book until almost leaving home, so may not get the confirmation in a place where I can print it out...
Please bring along and present this Confirmation Note in person to collect the ticket(s) at the following Airport Express Customer
Service Centre* on or before the above redemption deadline.
It does not contain a barcode - only reference numbers for the booking. I have not yet travelled, so I do not know if they need a paper copy.
Nov 22, 2015, 2:45 am
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Thank you! And question answered firsthand also -- I received the PDF confirmation about 1.5 hour after booking online. Maybe it relies on it being business hours in HK for some manual process? Anyway, problem solved. But I will try to remember to ask at the AE desk whether the hard copy is actually required, out of interest.
Nov 22, 2015, 11:05 am
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For these purchases the hard copy is required for redemption of a ticket card which you use like a regular octapus.
The barcode scanning is for direct purchase from the MTR website and you scan that code in lieu of tapping with a card.
The barcode scanning is for direct purchase from the MTR website and you scan that code in lieu of tapping with a card.