The Hong Kong airport’s long-awaited reopening of Terminal 2 will begin later this month, with several airlines set to relocate their check-in operations from Terminal 1 as part of expansion plans linked to the three-runway system.The phased move, starting on May 27, will mainly involve regional and low-cost carriers, including HK Express and AirAsia group airlines.Terminal 2 was reconfigured under the airport’s three-runway system project.Here is what travellers need to know.1. Which airlines are moving to Terminal 2?The Airport Authority said 15 airlines, mainly operating regional routes, will relocate their check-in counters from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 in phases between May 27 and June 10.
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What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens?
Hong Kong International Airport's Terminal 2 is set to reopen in phases starting May 27 as part of expansion plans linked to the three-runway system. Approximately 15 airlines, primarily regional and low-cost carriers such as HK Express and AirAsia group airlines, will relocate their check-in operations from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2.
Wynna WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-16 · 09:29 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong International Airport's Terminal 2 is set to reopen in phases starting May 27 as part of expansion plans linked to the three-runway system. Approximately 15 airlines, primarily regional and low-cost carriers such as HK Express and AirAsia group airlines, will relocate their check-in operations from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. This phased move will continue until June 10. Terminal 2 has been reconfigured to support the airport's ongoing development. Travelers flying with these airlines should be aware of the change in check-in location.
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Terminal 2 was reconfigured as part of the airport's three-runway system project.
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15 airlines, mainly operating regional routes, will relocate check-in counters between May 27 and June 10.
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The phased move of airlines to Terminal 2 starts on May 27.
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Several airlines will relocate their check-in operations from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2.
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Hong Kong airport's Terminal 2 is set to reopen later this month.
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