Hong Kong Transportation - Hong Kong Hotel Discounts and City Guide Hotel special offers, luxury hotel accommodation, restaurants, essential travel information and Hong Kong transportation. Hong Kong Transportation and Airport Information Getting from the airport to town and exploring the city June 1998 saw the opening of Chek Lap Kok International Airport on Lantau Island. Hong Kong is well served by all the major airlines. Sometimes demand exceeds supply so it is wise to book flights as early as possible.
Public transport is really the only viable way to get around the city.
Fortunately it is cheap, fast and efficient with an extensive bus service, rail, trams, ferries, hover ferries and taxis all in abundant supply. Metered taxis are red or green with silver tops. They will not pick up or put down passengers at bus stops.