How to spend a 12 hour layover in Hong Kong?

The ultimate 12-hour layover in Hong Kong
  1. Luk Yu Teahouse. G/F-3/F, 24 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong Island. ...
  2. The Peak. The Peak, Hong Kong Island. ...
  3. Star Ferry Pier. ...
  4. Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. ...
  5. The Hong Kong Museum of History. ...
  6. Temple Street Night Market. ...
  7. Ladies' Market.




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Even if you're flying in and out of T1, Terminal 2's SkyPlaza, a business and entertainment complex, is definitely worth the visit.
  • Eat. Hong Kong is a foodie city – and you can experience a bit of that inside the airport. ...
  • Lounge. ...
  • Shop. ...
  • Shower. ...
  • Spa. ...
  • Play some (virtual) sports. ...
  • Enjoy a movie. ...
  • Golf.


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If you want to experience the iconic Hong Kong skyline, a typical short layover plan is to take the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station, then enjoy a Star Ferry ride at Victoria Harbour to admire Hong Kong's grandeur, and then walk along the Avenue of Stars.

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During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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What to do during a long layover
  • Escape the airport on your own to explore the city.
  • Take an organized tour of the city.
  • Book yourself into a transfer hotel.
  • Try out the local cuisine.
  • Indulge in the comfort food you've been avoiding.
  • Take a shower.
  • Phone a friend.
  • Find a meditation room.


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Overseas travelers from some countries only need a Hong Kong visa for transit if they pass through immigration, for example if their onward flight is some time away and they wish to leave the airport. However, if such foreign nationals remain in the airport transit area, they do not require a visa.

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Hong Kong Airport Hotels & Day Rooms
If you are on a layover in Terminal 1, you don't have to go through security as there are sleep cabins with short-term rates. In the public area of the area, there is a hotel connected to Terminal 1 and several nearby hotels offering free airport shuttles.

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In theory, absolutely! In practice, whether you leave the airport during a layover is tricky. If you're traveling domestically, you won't have to worry about customs or visas, but you're still leaving the airport, and returning gives you zero priorities over other passengers who are checking in on that flight.

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Yes, you can leave the airport during a layover while traveling internationally! However, it is never easy as compared to the domestic layover.

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Sleeping in Hong Kong Airport
  • Take the stairs near Gate 23 to a relaxation room with comfortable reclining seats. ...
  • A relaxing bed near Gate 214.
  • Terminal 1, at Gate 26, there are some permanently-reclined lounge chairs located behind the bathrooms and water station, facing the tarmac.


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There are also several capsule hotels and nap rooms that offer a comfortable place to rest. One of the hotels located inside HKIA's terminal buildings is the Regal Airport Hotel.

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If you need to catch up on some sleep, the airport has a number of hotels located within the terminal buildings. There are also several capsule hotels and nap rooms that offer a comfortable place to rest. One of the hotels located inside HKIA's terminal buildings is the Regal Airport Hotel.

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If your layover exceeds a certain length (typically between 8 to 12 hours), Go Ahead will book and cover the cost of a hotel room for you to relax or sleep in for the full duration of your connection while you wait for your next flight. We refer to these as dayrooms and overnight layovers.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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