HKIA Terminal 2 departure hall to open in May

Budget says new facilities will lift capacity.

New passenger departure facilities at Terminal 2 of Hong Kong International Airport are scheduled to begin operations in May, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said in his 2026-27 Budget Speech.

Chan said the Terminal 2 facilities will substantially increase the airport’s overall capacity.

He said Hong Kong International Airport remained the world’s busiest cargo airport, with cargo throughput exceeding five million tonnes last year, and passenger throughput reaching 61 million, up nearly 15% YoY.

Chan said the government will seek new air services agreements and expand traffic rights with regions including the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, and South America to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international aviation hub.

He also said Airport Authority Hong Kong is developing Airport City SKyTopia, citing projects including AsiaWorld-Expo Phase 2, art storage facilities, and the Yacht Bay.