Taxi from Central to Kai Tak

A taxi from Central to Kai Tak costs about HK$173.50, day or night (11.6 km, about 21 min). From the official Hong Kong taxi tariff in force since 10 May 2026, checked 31 October 2026.

Weekday daytime · metered HK$173.50 HK$172.10 in light traffic · HK$174.90 in heavy 11.6 km · about 21 min

Pick-up charge, Urban taxi, includes the first 2 kmTaxi fare table for urban taxi, 10 May 2026
HK$29.00
Urban taxi: 7.90 km, 5.5 min in slow trafficTaxi fare table for urban taxi, 10 May 2026
HK$94.50
Urban taxi, after HK$102.50: 2.56 km, 1.8 min in slow trafficTaxi fare table for urban taxi, 10 May 2026
HK$20.43
Included in the pick-up chargeTaxi fare table for urban taxi, 10 May 2026
−HK$21.00
Meter steps of 2.10 (a started step counts)Taxi fare table for urban taxi, 10 May 2026
HK$0.57
Cross-harbour tunnel, toll and return tollTaxi fare table for urban taxi, 10 May 2026
HK$50.00
Total, typical traffic
HK$173.50

Other tolls are added if the route uses them: Tai Lam Tunnel HK$28, Tate's Cairn Tunnel HK$20, and Aberdeen, Shing Mun and Lion Rock tunnels or the Tsing Sha Control Area HK$8.
The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
Each piece of baggage in the boot: HK$6.00 may be added.
Each animal or bird: HK$5.00 may be added.

Through the day

When	Typical fare	Light to heavy traffic	What changes
Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00	HK$173.50	HK$172.10–HK$174.90	The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30	HK$173.50	HK$172.10–HK$174.90	Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30	HK$173.50	HK$172.10–HK$174.90	Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00	HK$173.50	HK$172.10–HK$174.90	Only the traffic

Where you start and end

Pick-up: Central: The business district on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, around Statue Square and the IFC towers, by the Star Ferry and the Airport Express station.
Drop-off: Kai Tak: The former airport site in east Kowloon, now the Kai Tak Sports Park and the cruise terminal at the end of the old runway.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from Central to Kai Tak?: About HK$173.50 on a weekday in the daytime, HK$172.10 to HK$174.90 depending on traffic, for 11.6 km (about 21 min).
Is it a flat fare or the meter?: The meter: HK$29.00 to start, then HK$10.50 per km.
Which surcharges apply?: On a weekday in the daytime: Cross-harbour tunnel, toll and return toll HK$50.00.
Does the time of day change the fare?: No, it comes to about HK$173.50 at any time.
What else may be added?: Each piece of baggage in the boot HK$6.00; Each animal or bird HK$5.00.

Zones and charges on this trip

Central is in Hong Kong Island.

Charge	On this trip	When it applies
Cross-harbour tunnel, toll and return toll	Yes, HK$50.00	Trips starting at Hong Kong Island, ending outside Hong Kong Island
Cross-harbour tunnel, toll and return toll	No	Trips ending at Hong Kong Island, starting outside Hong Kong Island

Route

Usually via Cross-Harbour Tunnel, East Kowloon Corridor, Shing Fung Road and Central Kowloon Bypass. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

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