The Zhuhai HK Airport Direct (珠海門香港機場直達) is operated by the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus Company Limited (港珠澳大橋穿梭巴士有限公司). It runs between the Hong Kong International Airport (SkyPier Terminal) and the HZMB Zhuhai Port, via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
To cater for the connecting flights of travellers, all departures of this route are equipped with flight numbers and use the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Airline Code, which adopts Chu Kong Shipping's 3A. [1]
History[]
The HZMB Hong Kong Port is adjacent to the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). However, the two control points are not connected to each other, so Zhuhai residents travelling to the HKIA by land still need to go through immigration clearance at the HZMB Hong Kong Port, and then transfer to NLB Route B4 to go to the HKIA for boarding formalities.
In view of this, the Airport Authority of Hong Kong planned to construct an Interim Terminal Building next to the SkyPier at the airport, with a closed flyover connecting to the HZMB Hong Kong Port, which is expected to be completed in 2022. By that time, travellers would only need to complete check-in and checked baggage formalities at the HZMB Macao or Zhuhai Ports and take a cross-boundary bus to the restricted area of the HZMB Hong Kong Port, and would not need to undergo Hong Kong's immigration and customs clearance.[2] The SkyPier Terminal Building eventually came into operation on 30 August 2023, with the Macau HK Airport Direct terminating thereafter.
With the opening of the SkyPier Terminal, the Airport Authority of Hong Kong (AAHK) and the Zhuhai Municipal Government have jointly launched an intermodal transport project to provide "air-land-air" international intermodal transfer via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) land connection, which is convenient for travellers travelling to and from more than 200 destinations around the world via the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)[3]. The route eventually commenced service on 12 December 2023 and was operated by the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus Company Limited, initially providing a total of 22 round trips.
Service Hours and Headways[]
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- For all directions, passengers should arrive at the ticketing counter at least 90 minutes before departure to purchase tickets, and more time is recommended for holidays.
Minimum transfer times[]
- Zhuhai direction
The minimum transfer time is 30 minutes for passengers who have checked in their direct baggage at the departure airport and 90 minutes for those who have not (based on arrival at the ticketing counter).[6]
- Hong Kong direction
The operator has not yet displayed such information on its website.
Fares[]
¥220 (RMB)[7]
Remarks[]
- Passengers travelling from Zhuhai to Hong Kong International Airport for connecting flights can return the Air Passenger Departure Tax ($120 by September 2023) on the spot at the SkyPier Terminal.
Travelling procedure[]
To HKIA[]
| Travelling procedure | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive at Zhuhai Port on own |
→ | Traveller information registration and purchase bus tickets at front counter[Remark 1] |
→ | Process exit formalities at the Port |
→ | Check-in and baggage drop in advance[Remark 2] |
→ | Travel on the SkyPier Terminal Shuttle Bus |
→ | Aviation security screening |
→ | Process Airport Departure Tax refund |
→ | Travel on the APM |
→ | Arrive at the gate to board the flight |
To Zhuhai Port[]
| Travelling procedure | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive by flight at HKIA |
→ | Proceed to E2 Ticketing Counter for bus ticket purchase |
→ | Travel on the APM |
→ | Reclaim luggage at SkyPier Terminal[Remark 3] |
→ | Travel on the SkyPier Terminal Shuttle Bus |
→ | Process entry formalities at Zhuhai port |
→ | Leave Zhuhai Port on own | ||
Bus Deployments[]
The operator specially purchased a batch of 36-seat BYD C9R electric coaches for the route. In addition to the luggage compartment, the buses are equipped with luggage racks at the rear of the buses for storing luggages directly linked to the final destination.[8][9]
Routing[]
To Zhuhai[]
| Zhuhai HK Airport Direct (SkyPier Terminal → HZMB Macau Port) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Area | Road | Bus stop name | Remarks |
| 1 | Airport (SkyCity) | Airport (SkyPier Terminal) | ||
| Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge | ||||
| 2 | Zhuhai-Macau Port Artificial Island | HZMB Zhuhai Port | ||
To Hong Kong[]
| HK Airport Direct (HZMB Zhuhai Port → SkyPier Terminal) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Area | Road | Bus stop name | Remarks |
| 1 | Zhuhai-Macau Port Artificial Island | HZMB Zhuhai Port | ||
| Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge | ||||
| 2 | Airport (SkyCity) | Airport (SkyPier Terminal) | ||
Gallery[]
Remarks[]
- ↑ Those bought tickets online will not have to buy on spot
- ↑ Only for passengers travelling on flights operated by Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), Greater Bay Airlines (HB) and Hong Kong Express (UO); relevant procedure must be done at SkyPier Terminal for passengers on flights operated by other companies
- ↑ Those choosing to link their luggages directly to Zhuhai Port will be able to reclaim it after alighting.
Related Articles[]
References[]
- ↑ Post by Facebook page of Transport and Logistics Bureau
- ↑ "【大灣區】中轉客運大樓2022年落成 港珠澳大橋旅客直達登機口" ([GBA] SkyPier Terminal to open in 2022, HZMB travellers can head straight to boarding gates), HKET, 6 May 2019.
- ↑ "｢經珠港飛｣開通！國際聯程轉運便利遊客經香港往來全球逾200航點" ("Zhuhai HK Airport Direct" launches! International intermodal transfer facilitates tourists travelling to and from over 200 destinations around the world via Hong Kong), HK01, 12 December 2023.
- ↑ "開通營運！港珠澳大橋珠海口岸往返香港國際機場專線" (HZMB Zhuhai Port - Hong Kong International Airport Service Launches!), Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus Company Limited, 12 December 2023.
- ↑ "「經珠港飛」客運項目今日開通 為旅客提供港珠兩地機場中轉服務" (Zhuhai HK Airport Direct passenger service project launches today, providing intermodal transfers between Hong Kong and Zhuhai airports), RTHK, 12 December 2023.
- ↑ "香港國際機場前往珠海口岸專線出行路線指引" (Route guidelines for HKIA - Zhuhai direct bus), Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus Company Limited, 12 December 2023.
- ↑ "【經珠港飛】今起實施 旅客經港珠澳大橋可直達香港機場" ([Zhuhai HK Airport Direct] Route launched today providing Zhuhai passengers direct link to HKIA), TVB News, 12 December 2023.
- ↑ "【🇨🇳 比亚迪 36座⚡️禁區電巴 將啟航 今員工訓練 🇭🇰✈️ 香港機場 經 港珠澳大橋 去 🇨🇳珠海澳門🇲🇴】", [BYD 36-seater closed area electric bus to launch service soon, staff training conducted today; 🇭🇰✈️ HK Airport via HZMB to 🇨🇳 Zhuhai and Macau 🇲🇴), "縱橫巴士綫．BusLanes" Facebook page post, 25 August 2023.
- ↑ "澳開通大橋直達港機場禁區巴士" (Macau launches direct bus to HK Airport Restricted Area), Jornal de Cidadão (Macau), 25 August 2023.
External Links[]
- SkyPier Terminal Transfer Coach on HKIA website
- Travelling Guidelines on HZMB Shuttle Bus website:
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| List of routes connecting Boundary Control Points | |
|---|---|
| Lok Ma Chau Control Point (connecting to Huanggang Port) | <Cross-boundary Shuttle Buses> Huang Bus <Cross-boundary Coaches> Kam Sheung Road All China Express • China-Hong Kong Express (Tsuen Wan) • Yau Tsim 24-hour Cross-border Express • Mong Kok All China Express • Kwun Tong 24-hour Cross-border Express • Wan Chai All China Express • Wonderland Express • Huanggang Cross-boundary Bus Tung Chung Citygate Route <Late-night GMB> 44B • 79S • 616S |
| Shenzhen Bay Control Point (connects to Shenzhen Bay Port of Entry) | <Local Services> Franchised Buses: B2 • B2P • B2X • B3 • B3A • B3M • B3X Green Minibuses: 618 • 618A • 618B <Cross-boundary Coaches> Trans-Island Prince Edward-Shenzhen Bay Route • Trans-Island Tsim Sha Tsui-Shenzhen Bay Route • Shenzhen Bay Cross-border Express • East Kowloon Express • Trans-Island Sheung Wan-Shenzhen Bay Route • Trans-Island Causeway Bay-Shenzhen Bay Route • Shenzhen Bay-Ocean Park Route • Shenzhen Bay Cross-boundary Bus Shenzhen Bay Route |
| Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point (connects to Futian Port of Entry) | |
| Sha Tau Kok Control Point (connects to Shatoujiao Port of Entry) | |
| Man Kam To Control Point (connects to Shenzhen Wenjindu Port of Entry) | <Cross-boundary Coaches> Man Kam To Express |
| Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Control Point (connects to HZMB Macau Frontier Post and Zhuhai Port) | <Local Services> Franchised Buses:A10 • A11 • A12 • A17 • A21 • A22 • A23 • A25 • A26 • A28 • A29 • A30 • A31 • A32 • A33X • A34 • A35 • A36 • A37 • A38 • A41 • A41P • A42 • A43 • A46 • A47X • B4 • B5 • B6 • N35 • NA11 • NA12 • NA20 • NA21 • NA29 • NA31 • NA32 • NA33 • NA36 • NA37 • NA40 • NA41 • NA43 • NA47 Green Minibuses: 901 <Cross-boundary shuttle buses/coaches> Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus <Cross-border Coaches> One Bus • Hong Kong - Macao Express • Kwun Tong (apm)-Macau Route • EEBus HZMB-Macau Route |
| Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point (connects to Shenzhen Liantang Port) | |
| HKIA SkyPier Terminal (connects to HZMB Macau Frontier Post and Zhuhai Port) | <Cross-boundary Coaches> Macau HK Airport Direct • Zhuhai HK Airport Direct (Direct access to the restricted area of the airport without immigration clearance in Hong Kong) |