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
Jul 19, 2016, 2:53 pm
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just a thought
Standard travel agencies discount the AEX ticket(coupon) by 20% around HK. If you are a large account and buy in bulk of 500 the discount is greater.
Sometime there is a clearance by the large chain when they have over committed to MTR Corp for their annual commitment.
Sometime there is a clearance by the large chain when they have over committed to MTR Corp for their annual commitment.
Aug 1, 2016, 4:45 am
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Free connection on the MTR
I'm curious to know if it will and how will it work if say I take the Airport Express from the airport to Central and transfer to the Tsuen Wan Line.
Hope someone will be able to help me out.
Hope someone will be able to help me out.
Aug 1, 2016, 5:36 am
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What is your final stop? Depending on final station, it generally does not make sense to board at airport and travel all the way to HK station to catch the red line.
Aug 1, 2016, 6:26 am
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Aug 1, 2016, 6:45 am
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You're probably better off taking a bus. Bus E21 gets to the airport relatively quickly and only costs 14 HKD.
Otherwise you need to change twice. Don't go to central, but get off and change at Tsing Yi and again and Lai King.
Or you could take it to Kowloon station and then take the free shuttle bus.
Otherwise you need to change twice. Don't go to central, but get off and change at Tsing Yi and again and Lai King.
Or you could take it to Kowloon station and then take the free shuttle bus.
Aug 1, 2016, 7:37 am
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You're probably better off taking a bus. Bus E21 gets to the airport relatively quickly and only costs 14 HKD.
Otherwise you need to change twice. Don't go to central, but get off and change at Tsing Yi and again and Lai King.
Or you could take it to Kowloon station and then take the free shuttle bus.
Otherwise you need to change twice. Don't go to central, but get off and change at Tsing Yi and again and Lai King.
Or you could take it to Kowloon station and then take the free shuttle bus.
Will the bus have English announcements on where to get off? And how does the payment work besides Octopus card?
Thanks!
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Aug 1, 2016, 9:33 am
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Octapus or exact change are accepted payments on buses
Aug 1, 2016, 10:03 am
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It is extremely rare for an airport bus not to have bilingual next stop scrolling displays. The fare is based solely on where you get on. Pay as you enter either by exact change or Octopus. (No change given if you choose to pay, for example, with a $20 bill)
Aug 1, 2016, 8:51 pm
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Careful with the stop reporting on buses. At a few stops where they are really close to each other and traffic is moving fast, the stop reporting may not be able to catch up. And occasionally, it may be out-of-order altogether. Bus drivers in HK are not the most courteous or patient in the world to tell you whether you have reached your stop. So, do some homework, and best if you have a data plan on your phone so you can check where you are using New World First Bus/Citybus' app. You can see the route, where you are and where your stop is.
Aug 2, 2016, 3:11 am
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Thanks for all the info. Anyone know where I can get the bus at the airport? I tried looking at the HK Airport website but I can't get a definite answer.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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There's a map of the bus stops on the hkairport website: http://www.hongkongairport.com/leafl...cation_map.jpg
To get to the "You are here" point just follow the signs for buses from the arrivals hall (essentially, go down the slope in the middle of the arrivals hall, then turn right). The signage is very obvious. The "You are here" is at the bottom of the slope after you have turned right and emerged more or less outdoors.
To get to the "You are here" point just follow the signs for buses from the arrivals hall (essentially, go down the slope in the middle of the arrivals hall, then turn right). The signage is very obvious. The "You are here" is at the bottom of the slope after you have turned right and emerged more or less outdoors.
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Aug 2, 2016, 8:12 am
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There's a map of the bus stops on the hkairport website: http://www.hongkongairport.com/leafl...cation_map.jpg
To get to the "You are here" point just follow the signs for buses from the arrivals hall (essentially, go done the slope in the middle of the arrivals hall, then turn right). The signage is very obvious. The "You are here" is at the bottom of the slope after you have turned right and emerged more or less outdoors.
To get to the "You are here" point just follow the signs for buses from the arrivals hall (essentially, go done the slope in the middle of the arrivals hall, then turn right). The signage is very obvious. The "You are here" is at the bottom of the slope after you have turned right and emerged more or less outdoors.
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