Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is set to usher in a new era of enhanced passenger experience and operational efficiency with the phased launch of its expanded Terminal 2 (T2), beginning on 23 September 2025. This major infrastructure milestone marks a significant step forward in HKIA’s commitment to meeting rising passenger demand, improving connectivity, and reinforcing its status as a global aviation hub.
Coach Hall Launch to Ease Congestion at Terminal 1
The very first passenger-focused facility to open at the newly expanded T2 will be the indoor Coach Hall, designed to streamline ground transport logistics. The hall features forty-one dedicated parking bays for a wide range of transport services, including tour buses, cross-boundary coaches, limousines, and resident coaches.
In line with this development, the existing ticketing counters and boarding areas for cross-boundary coaches and limousines — currently spread between Terminal 1 and Car Park 4 — will be relocated to the new Coach Hall in T2. Similarly, the boarding bays for tour buses, previously operating from Car Park 1, will also be moved to T2. These changes are aimed at alleviating vehicular congestion around Terminal 1, particularly during peak hours, while freeing up space at Car Park 1 to accommodate growing user demand.
Departure Facilities to Follow in 2026
Following the successful opening of the Coach Hall in September 2025, HKIA has outlined a clear roadmap for further phased operations at Terminal 2. In the early second quarter of 2026, passengers can expect the unveiling of new departure facilities, including modern check-in counters and related processing areas.
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