Hong Kong SkyCity
| Company type | Commercial and leisure complex |
|---|---|
| Industry | Commercial real estate, Hospitality, Entertainment |
| Headquarters | Chek Lap Kok , Hong Kong |
| Products | AsiaWorld–Expo, SkyPier, Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel, SkyPlaza (under development), Airport World Trade Centre (planned), 11 Skies (under development) |
| Owner | Airport Authority Hong Kong |
Hong Kong SkyCity represents a significant commercial and leisure hub situated next to Hong Kong International Airport, developed on property owned by the Airport Authority Hong Kong. The complex encompasses the AsiaWorld–Expo, Terminal 2 (SkyPlaza), and the SkyPier facility.
AsiaWorld–Expo
AsiaWorld–Expo [1] stands as Hong Kong's largest exhibition venue without internal columns, providing over 70,000 cubic meters of usable space. It accommodates trade exhibitions, conferences, and live performances held at the nearby AsiaWorld–Arena, with a direct connection to the Airport Express line.
SkyPier
SkyPier serves as a transfer point for travelers journeying between Mainland China and Macau to Hong Kong International Airport via jetfoil or ferry services. Linked through an automated people mover system to the airport terminals, it simplifies passenger connections for onward flights. The architectural design was completed by Aedas.
Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
The Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel is integrated with AsiaWorld–Expo, SkyPier, and the Nine Eagle Golf Course. It features meeting facilities capable of hosting up to 650 attendees. Since its opening in December 2008, the hotel has offered 658 rooms and was the first hotel in Hong Kong to achieve Halal food certification.
SkyPlaza
SkyPlaza is envisioned as a premier entertainment and shopping destination within Terminal 2 of Hong Kong International Airport. The check-in counters for Terminal 2 commenced operations on 28 February 2007, coinciding with the inauguration of Platform 3 at the Airport Express’s Airport station.
Airport World Trade Centre
The Airport World Trade Centre is planned to provide multiple office spaces aimed at supporting the commercial growth of the airport.
11 Skies
On 2 May 2018, Airport Authority Hong Kong awarded the tender for SkyCity’s integrated development project—including retail, dining, hospitality, entertainment, and office components on sites A2 and A3 near HKIA terminals—to New World Development.
On 23 November 2020, New World Development revealed the project’s official name as 11 Skies, which will be managed by K11. The development is slated for phased openings between 2022 and 2025. Covering a total area of 3.8 million square feet, it will comprise 2.66 million square feet dedicated to retail and dining, alongside 570,000 square feet each for experiential entertainment and premium grade A office space. The complex will accommodate over 800 retail outlets, including more than 120 dining establishments.
Golf course
The SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course consisted of nine holes, featuring seven par-3 holes and two par-4 holes. It ceased operations on 30 July 2015 to facilitate the construction of a hotel with roughly 1,000 guest rooms, alongside retail space covering about 200,000 square metres. This development supports the expansion plan for the airport's northern commercial district.
From the airport
Shuttle bus services offer convenient, car-free transportation within SkyCity.
The Airport Express provides a quick one-minute connection between AsiaWorld–Expo and the Airport, with fares set at HK$5.5 for Octopus card holders and HK$6 for other passengers.
Currently, an Automated People Mover operates inside the terminal. Once SkyCity is fully developed, the Hong Kong International Airport Automated People Mover will extend its route to include Terminal 2 (SkyPlaza) and SkyPier.
From other parts of Hong Kong
Situated on Chek Lap Kok, SkyCity enjoys easy access from various locations throughout Hong Kong.
The Airport Express links key stations such as Kowloon, Hong Kong, and Tsing Yi station. For a more budget-friendly option to reach these stations, passengers can take the Tung Chung line combined with bus services to Tung Chung.
Multiple bus routes serve the area, including route A21 from Hung Hom in Kowloon, providing transport to both the Airport and AsiaWorld-Expo.
Taxi services operating from Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and Lantau offer a more direct but higher-priced alternative for traveling to SkyCity.
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