Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ambrose LiFebruary 17, 2026 at 04:31 AM

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Hong Kong International Airport's Terminal 2 will fully reopen on May 27, serving as the base for 15 airlines, primarily handling regional flights. The reopening is part of a larger HK$141.5 billion expansion project that also included a third runway. Airport Authority Chairman Fred Lam Tin-fuk stated that the goal is to alleviate congestion in Terminal 1, which mainly handles long-haul flights. Airlines such as Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express, and Greater Bay Airlines are expected to operate from the redeveloped terminal. Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are conveniently connected via the Airport Express train.

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