Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is the world's busiest cargo gateway and one of the world's busiest passenger airports. It is located less than five flying hours from half of the world's population.
In 2017, HKIA welcomed 72.9 million passengers and handled 5.05 million tonnes of cargo and airmail. The airport is connected to a total of over 220 destinations, including 50 in the Mainland, through about 1,100 daily flights operated by more than 120 airlines.
Since its opening in July 1998, HKIA adheres to four core values – Safety, Efficiency, Customer Service and Environment. This commitment has earned the airport the recognition as the world's best airport for over 70 times.