BlaakLane.com books Kai Tak Cruise Terminal transfers at a fixed fare. Enter Hong Kong International Airport, a hotel or the terminal, add the ship name and choose a vehicle. A vetted Hong Kong affiliate drives. The airport to Kai Tak usually takes 40-50 minutes; Tsim Sha Tsui and Central hotels are 15-30 minutes away.
Booking a car to Kai Tak
Use the booking engine on this page or on book. Enter the pickup and drop-off, the date and time, and your party and luggage. Add the ship name, because some ships use Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui instead of Kai Tak. The fare is fixed at confirmation, whichever cross-harbour tunnel the traffic forces the chauffeur to take.
In Hong Kong, a vetted affiliate from the LimousineWorldwide.Directory network drives your trip under the BlaakLane.com written standard. The confirmation shows the operator and chauffeur, and the Toronto desk answers 24/7.
About the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal stands at the tip of the former Kai Tak airport runway in Kowloon East, and opened in 2013. It can berth two of the world's largest ships at once, with a long terminal building, an immigration hall and a rooftop garden looking across Victoria Harbour. The Kai Tak Sports Park, with the main stadium, is on the same former airport site.
Ocean Terminal, part of Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui, is Hong Kong's older cruise berth and still takes smaller ships. Check your documents; the two are about 20-25 minutes apart by road.
Which cruise lines use Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is both a homeport and a call on Asian itineraries. Royal Caribbean, Princess, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America and Resorts World Cruises are among the lines that have sailed from or called at Kai Tak. Activity peaks from about October to April, with summer typhoon season bringing occasional schedule changes.
Sailing day: drop-off at the terminal
The chauffeur drives along Shing Fung Road on the old runway and stops in the terminal's private-car drop-off area, where porters collect tagged luggage. Check-in times are staggered, so arrive near the start of yours. From Tsim Sha Tsui allow 15-20 minutes; from Central or Admiralty, 20-30 minutes through the Cross-Harbour or Eastern Harbour tunnel; from the airport, 40-50 minutes.
Coming ashore: where to meet the car
After immigration and baggage reclaim, arrivals exit to the terminal's transport area, where taxis, coaches and pre-arranged cars wait in separate bays. The chauffeur waits in the private-car area, not inside. Ships usually dock early; book for your disembarkation group time plus 30 minutes. The first 15 minutes of waiting are included, then 15-minute blocks.
Ring or message the chauffeur after baggage reclaim. The meet and greet add-on, where offered, puts the chauffeur at the exit with a name board; add-ons are only available in selected locations.
Airport and ship: drive times
| Route | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong International (HKG) to Kai Tak | about 40 km | 40-50 min |
| HKG to Ocean Terminal, Tsim Sha Tsui | about 35 km | 35-45 min |
| Kai Tak to Central | about 12 km | 20-30 min |
| Kai Tak to West Kowloon Station | about 10 km | 20-25 min |
| Kai Tak to Shenzhen Bay crossing | about 40 km | 45-60 min plus border |
At Hong Kong International, Terminal 1 handles nearly all passenger flights; the chauffeur is timed to the landing and waits 60 minutes free after an international arrival. For a flight after disembarking, allow three hours. Private aircraft use the Hong Kong business aviation centre at the airport. If you continue by high-speed train to the mainland, West Kowloon Station is 20-25 minutes from Kai Tak. Hong Kong International Airport publishes flight information.
Pre-cruise and post-cruise hotels
Tsim Sha Tsui hotels, including The Peninsula, Rosewood Hong Kong and the Regent on the waterfront, are closest to both terminals. Central and Admiralty (Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, the Upper House) are 20-30 minutes from Kai Tak. East Kowloon has newer hotels within 10 minutes of the terminal.
Harbour and city tours on a port day
Book an hourly chauffeur, three hours minimum, and plan one of these:
- Victoria Peak and the south side. The Peak by road, then Repulse Bay and Stanley market.
- Kowloon. Wong Tai Sin temple, the Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden, and the Temple Street area.
- Lantau. The Tian Tan Buddha and Ngong Ping, about an hour each way, often combined with an airport drop.
- Central and Sheung Wan. Man Mo Temple, PMQ and the Mid-Levels escalator.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board lists opening hours. See city tours and day trips for more.
Typhoons and schedule changes
From about June to October, Hong Kong can raise tropical cyclone warning signals. At Signal No. 8 or above, most public transport stops, ferries are suspended and ships may arrive early, late or at a different berth. If your cruise is affected, message the reservations desk with the new time; the desk can move your chauffeur's pickup to match the ship's revised arrival. The Hong Kong Observatory issues the signals.
Tunnels, tolls and local traffic
Hong Kong drives on the left, and three road tunnels cross the harbour; tolls vary by tunnel and time of day. Traffic in Kowloon East is heavier around stadium events at the Kai Tak Sports Park. Trips to Shenzhen need cross-boundary vehicles and must be requested in advance.
Vehicle guide for Kai Tak
| Party | Class |
|---|---|
| Two guests, two cases | Luxury Executive Sedan |
| Two guests, top-tier airport run | Executive First Class Sedan (Maybach) |
| Up to six with cruise luggage | Standard Black SUV or Executive Black SUV |
| Up to twelve | Sprinter Van |
| Up to seven, light luggage | Sprinter Luxury Jet Van |
Seat and bag counts for the 9 classes are on the fleet page.
Fare, waiting and cancellation
The chauffeur, the vehicle and the waiting allowance are in the fixed price, and child seats are free on request. Cancellation is free until 72 hours before pickup, 10 % from 72 hours, 50 % from 48 hours and 100 % from 24 hours or for a no-show. See rates, services, cruise lines and ports, and our Hong Kong chauffeur page. The Transport Department publishes road and tunnel information.
