Summary:
- Hong Kong International Airport to open expanded Terminal 2 departure facilities on 27 May 2026, boosting capacity ahead of the summer peak season.
- Phased commissioning aligned with traffic demand supports operational efficiency, airline transition and scalable passenger growth.
- Smart check-in, seamless Airport Express connectivity and stakeholder readiness programmes underpin a next-generation passenger experience.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has announced that the new passenger departure facilities at Terminal 2 are scheduled to commence operations on 27 May 2026.
The passenger facilities of the expanded T2 are commissioned in phases as planned to align with traffic demand. Launching the T2 departure facilities in May will enable HKIA to meet the anticipated surge in passengers during the summer peak season, providing a new and pleasant travel experience for passengers.
Seamlessly connected to the Airport Express platform and Terminal 1, the expanded T2 will offer a new generation of smart check-in facilities. T2 is designed to be a trendy and vibrant space for leisure travellers, served by some 15 airlines which mainly operate short-haul and regional routes. The airlines will move to T2 in phases.
Airport Authority Hong Kong has been working closely with relevant government departments, airlines, passenger handling agents and other stakeholders to prepare for the commissioning of T2’s departure facilities, with a robust and comprehensive programme of familiarisation activities, training sessions, drills, and exercises already underway.
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