Taxi from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sha Tin

A taxi from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sha Tin costs about HK$287.30, day or night (35.2 km, about 48 min). Add the toll for the Shing Mun Tunnels. From the official Hong Kong taxi tariff in force since 10 May 2026, checked 31 October 2026.

Weekday daytime · metered HK$287.30 HK$287.30 in light traffic · HK$291.50 in heavy 35.2 km · about 48 min

Pick-up charge, Urban taxi, includes the first 2 kmTaxi fare table for urban taxi, 10 May 2026
HK$29.00
Urban taxi: 8.95 km, 0.2 min in slow trafficTaxi fare table for urban taxi, 10 May 2026
HK$94.50
Urban taxi, after HK$102.50: 26.11 km, 0.7 min in slow trafficTaxi fare table for urban taxi, 10 May 2026
HK$183.74
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$1.06
Total, typical traffic
HK$287.30

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$287.30	HK$287.30–HK$291.50	The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30	HK$287.30	HK$287.30–HK$291.50	Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30	HK$287.30	HK$287.30–HK$291.50	Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00	HK$287.30	HK$287.30–HK$291.50	Only the traffic

Where you start and end

Pick-up: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): Red urban taxis wait at the rank by the Terminal 1 arrivals hall. The trip to Kowloon and the island crosses the Tsing Ma bridge.
Drop-off: Sha Tin: The New Territories town around New Town Plaza and the Shing Mun River, north of Kowloon through the Lion Rock or Tate's Cairn tunnels.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sha Tin?: About HK$287.30 on a weekday in the daytime, HK$287.30 to HK$291.50 depending on traffic, for 35.2 km (about 48 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?: None on a weekday in the daytime.
Does the time of day change the fare?: No, it comes to about HK$287.30 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

Charge	On this trip	When it applies
Cross-harbour tunnel, toll and return toll	No	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 North Lantau Highway, Lantau Link, Shing Mun Tunnels and Tai Po Road – Sha Tin. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy. The toll for the Shing Mun Tunnels is added to the fare.

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