Hong Kong · HKG
Hong Kong International Airport
Local time now 15:03 · Korea 16:03 · 1 h behind Korea
Departure crowd forecast nowForecast
Moderate
Quietest for the rest of today: 23:00 local (00:00 next day Korea)
CrowdView forecast · based on weekday/hour departure patterns and local holidays (not official wait times)
Today's hourly departure crowd forecast · times on the chart are local
No very busy hours expected today
Hourly table (local time · Korea time)
| Local time | Korea time | Forecast level |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 | Comfortable |
| 01:00 | 02:00 | Quiet |
| 02:00 | 03:00 | Quiet |
| 03:00 | 04:00 | Quiet |
| 04:00 | 05:00 | Quiet |
| 05:00 | 06:00 | Comfortable |
| 06:00 | 07:00 | Moderate |
| 07:00 | 08:00 | Moderate |
| 08:00 | 09:00 | Moderate |
| 09:00 | 10:00 | Moderate |
| 10:00 | 11:00 | Moderate |
| 11:00 | 12:00 | Moderate |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | Moderate |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | Moderate |
| 14:00 | 15:00 | Moderate |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | Moderate |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | Moderate |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | Moderate |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | Moderate |
| 19:00 | 20:00 | Moderate |
| 20:00 | 21:00 | Moderate |
| 21:00 | 22:00 | Moderate |
| 22:00 | 23:00 | Comfortable |
| 23:00 | 00:00 (next day) | Comfortable |
Today(local)
ModerateBusiest 07:00 local (08:00 Korea) · quietest 23:00 local (00:00 next day Korea)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are relatively quiet
Wed, 11/4(local)
ModerateBusiest 07:00 local (08:00 Korea) · quietest 23:00 local (00:00 next day Korea)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are relatively quiet
Thu, 11/5(local)
ModerateBusiest 07:00 local (08:00 Korea) · quietest 23:00 local (00:00 next day Korea)
Fri, 11/6(local)
BusyBusiest 07:00 local (08:00 Korea) · quietest 23:00 local (00:00 next day Korea)
Fridays and Sundays tend to have more departures
Sat, 11/7(local)
BusyBusiest 07:00 local (08:00 Korea) · quietest 23:00 local (00:00 next day Korea)
Sun, 11/8(local)
BusyBusiest 07:00 local (08:00 Korea) · quietest 23:00 local (00:00 next day Korea)
Fridays and Sundays tend to have more departures
Mon, 11/9(local)
ModerateBusiest 07:00 local (08:00 Korea) · quietest 23:00 local (00:00 next day Korea)
Terminal 1
Cathay Pacific · Korean Air · Asiana Airlines
Airline terminals can change. Always check your ticket or the airline app.
- Arrive 2 h before departure
- Some airlines offer in-town check-in at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations.
- For international flights, arrive 2 hours before departure; 3 hours is safer at busy times and holidays.
- Official website ↗ · Google Maps ↗
Upcoming local holidays & peak seasons
Departure halls are forecast to be busier than usual on these days
- Wed, 12/23Christmas & year-end
FAQ
Q.How early should I get to Hong Kong International Airport?
For international flights, arrive 2 h before departure. At busy hours or during local holidays, go 30–60 minutes earlier.
Q.When is Hong Kong International Airport busiest?
By CrowdView's forecast, departure procedures are busiest around 07:00 local (08:00 Korea) today and quietest around 23:00 local (00:00 next day Korea).
Forecasts are estimates based on departure patterns by weekday and hour, local holidays and peak seasons, and Korean holidays. Check the airport or airline for actual wait times.