Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai to Airport Taxi｜Meter 85% Off · Direct via the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel · 24-Hour Booking
Yuen Long town centre, Tin Shui Wai, Hung Shui Kiu, Kam Tin, Pat Heung, Palm Springs to/from Hong Kong International Airport, always charged at 85% off the statutory meter reading, with free luggage and no return tunnel fee. The route uses the toll-free Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel, with no need to detour through the city. Estimates: Hung Shui Kiu approx. $171, Yuen Long town approx. $189, Tin Shui Wai approx. $201. 24-hour dispatch, covering red-eye and early-morning flights as usual.
Yuen Long/Tin Shui Wai to Airport Taxi: Key Points in One Minute
Route, pricing model, journey time and booking time, all explained clearly
| Service area | Yuen Long district (Yuen Long town centre, Tin Shui Wai, Hung Shui Kiu, Kam Tin, Pat Heung, Ping Shan, Shap Pat Heung, Tai Tong, Palm Springs, Lau Fau Shan) ⟷ Hong Kong International Airport (HKG · Chek Lap Kok) T1/T2 |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Meter 85% off (already excludes luggage fee, no return tunnel fee) |
| Standard route | Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel — on the Transport Department's toll-free list; the Lantau Link is also toll-free |
| Alternative route | Tai Lam Tunnel → Tsuen Wan → Lantau Link (taxi tunnel fee $28, notably longer route, generally not recommended) |
| Fare estimate | Hung Shui Kiu approx. $171, Yuen Long town approx. $189, Tin Shui Wai approx. $201, Palm Springs approx. $219 (after 85% off) |
| Journey time | Approx. 35–45 minutes (approx. 45–55 minutes for North Tin Shui Wai, Palm Springs) |
| Main vehicle type | Mainly New Territories green taxi (flag fall $25.5), also possibly urban red taxi (flag fall $29) |
| Service hours | 24 hours × 365 days, no night surcharge |
| Recommended booking | 30 minutes ahead in the daytime; 1 hour ahead late night/early morning; or book a day ahead |
| How to book | 5584 6444 (phone/WhatsApp), no app download needed |
Why Do Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai Use "Meter 85% Off" Instead of a Fixed Fare?
This is a deliberate design, not us being too lazy to set a price — there are three reasons, all benefiting Yuen Long residents
Reason 1: Yuen Long has two completely different airport routes
There are actually two routes from the Yuen Long area to the airport:
- Via the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel (Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel) — south from Yuen Long to Tuen Mun, straight through the tunnel to the airport. The tunnel is toll-free, and the route is short — the choice for the vast majority of trips today. The tunnel is about 5 km long, and the journey between South Tuen Mun and the airport can be shortened to approximately 10 minutes.
- Via the Tai Lam Tunnel — east first through the Tai Lam Tunnel down to Tsuen Wan, then via the Lantau Link. Taxi tunnel fee $28, and the route is much longer. Since the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel opened, this route is used less often.
The fare gap between the two routes can exceed a hundred dollars. If a single fixed fare were mandated, the fleet would have to set it somewhere between the two, or on the higher side, to protect itself — meaning passengers taking the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel (i.e. the majority) would end up overpaying. Charging at meter 85% off instead means: take the short route, pay for the short route — much fairer.
Reason 2: The Yuen Long district is served mainly by New Territories green taxis, with a lower flag fall
Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai are served mainly by New Territories green taxis, with a flag fall of $25.5, lower than the urban red taxi's $29; the per-jump rate is also $1.9 rather than $2.1, and the meter only needs to reach $82.5 to switch to the lower $1.4 per 200m rate (red taxis need $102.5). In other words, for the same route, the green taxi's meter reading is already lower than the red taxi's. Applying 85% off makes the savings even more pronounced. See the differences between the three vehicle types at Types of Hong Kong Taxis.
Reason 3: Yuen Long to the airport doesn't cross the harbour, so there's no return-fee issue
From Hong Kong Island or Kowloon to the airport, if the route crosses the harbour and you don't board at a cross-harbour taxi rank, you'd pay $25 tunnel fee + $25 return fee. Taking the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel from Yuen Long or Tin Shui Wai involves no harbour crossing at all, so this cost never exists in the first place — your fare is simply "distance × discount," the simplest possible structure. See the return-fee rules in detail at Surcharge Guide.
In one sentence
Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai are representative districts across Hong Kong where "meter 85% off beats a fixed fare": short route, toll-free tunnel, lower green-taxi flag fall, and no return fee. So on our Airport Taxi Price List, Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai and Tuen Mun are all marked "meter 85% off." If you'd still prefer to lock in a fixed total, we can also quote a fixed fare for your specific address — just say so on WhatsApp.
Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai District Fare Estimates to the Airport
Estimated from the New Territories green taxi's statutory fare, via the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel, excluding waiting-time meter increments; luggage fee already excluded
| Pickup area/estate | Approx. distance | Meter estimate | Estimate after 85% off | Approx. journey time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hung Shui Kiu, Ha Tsuen, Lam Tei area | Approx. 25 km | Approx. $202 | Approx. $171 | 30–40 minutes |
| Towards Ping Shan, Lau Fau Shan | Approx. 27 km | Approx. $216 | Approx. $184 | 35–45 minutes |
| Yuen Long town centre (Yuen Long station, Long Ping, YOHO, The Meadows) | Approx. 28 km | Approx. $223 | Approx. $189 | 35–45 minutes |
| Shap Pat Heung, Tai Tong, Shui Pin Wai, Fung Cheung Road | Approx. 29 km | Approx. $230 | Approx. $195 | 35–45 minutes |
| South Tin Shui Wai (Tin Yiu, Tin Shui, Kingswood Villas, Tin Shui Wai station) | Approx. 30 km | Approx. $237 | Approx. $201 | 35–45 minutes |
| Kam Tin, Pat Heung, Kam Sheung Road, Fung Kat Heung | Approx. 30 km | Approx. $237 | Approx. $201 | 35–45 minutes |
| North Tin Shui Wai (Tin Yan, Tin Wah, Tin Shing, Wetland Park, Vianni Cove) | Approx. 32 km | Approx. $251 | Approx. $213 | 40–50 minutes |
| Palm Springs, California Garden, California Villas | Approx. 33 km | Approx. $258 | Approx. $219 | 45–55 minutes |
| Pak Nai, Nim Wan, Tai Sang Wai and other remote locations | Depends on actual location | Please WhatsApp your house number for a quote | — | |
※ The estimation method is fully transparent: New Territories green taxi flag fall $25.5 for the first 2 km, then $1.9 per 200m; once the reading reaches $82.5 (around the 8th km) it switches to $1.4 per 200m, i.e. about $7 per km afterward. For example, 28 km ≈ $82.5 + (28 − 8) × $7 ≈ $223, approx. $189 after 85% off. Actual readings are affected by route, traffic and waiting time; distance is an approximate driving distance. The above table is an estimate for reference, not a final quote — actual charges are confirmed at booking. You can also verify for yourself with the 85% Off Fare Calculator or Fare Calculator.
If the driver suggests taking the Tai Lam Tunnel, what does that mean?
Under normal circumstances, the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel is the fastest and cheapest way from Yuen Long to the airport. Only in special situations — the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel closed, a serious incident, or severe weather — would a detour via the Tai Lam Tunnel → Tsuen Wan → Lantau Link be needed. In that case an extra $28 tunnel fee applies, and the meter reading will also rise noticeably due to the longer distance (estimated to reach $290 or more). We'll notify you in advance and reconfirm the amount, never quietly rerouting and only charging you after you get out.
Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel vs Tai Lam Tunnel: Which Route Is Better from Yuen Long to the Airport?
Comparing the tunnel fees, distance and applicable situations of the two routes
| Comparison | Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel (recommended) | Tai Lam Tunnel → Tsuen Wan → Lantau Link |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi tunnel fee | $0 (toll-free) | $28 |
| Lantau Link | Already toll-free (since December 2020) | Already toll-free |
| Route direction | Yuen Long → South Tuen Mun → Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel → Airport | Yuen Long → Tai Lam → Tsuen Wan → Lantau Link → Airport |
| Distance | Short | Notably longer, requires the Tsuen Wan stretch |
| Congestion risk | Lower (bypasses urban area) | Higher (Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung area) |
| Fare impact | Lower meter reading, better value after 85% off | Higher meter reading, plus $28 |
| When used | The vast majority of trips | Only when the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel is closed, an incident occurs, or special traffic arrangements apply |
Incidentally, the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel has also made Tuen Mun one of the fastest New Territories districts to reach the airport in Hong Kong, with the journey between South Tuen Mun and the airport as short as approx. 10 minutes. Tuen Mun residents can refer to Tuen Mun to Airport Taxi; to compare with Tsuen Wan and Tsing Yi routes via the Lantau Link, see Tsuen Wan to Airport Taxi and Tsing Yi/Kwai Fong to Airport Taxi.
Yuen Long District Service Area: Covered Estates and Common Pickup Points
Village houses, private estates, public housing and rural roads all covered for door-to-door pickup — for village houses, please provide the house number or nearest junction
Yuen Long town centre and surroundings
- Yuen Long station
- Long Ping station
- YOHO Mall/The Meadows
- Yuen Long Plaza
- Panda Place
- Shui Pin Wai Estate
- Long Ping Estate
- Fung Cheung Road
- Tai Tong Road
- Yuen Long Main Road
- Shap Pat Heung Road
- Yau San Street
- Yuen Long Hospital/Pok Oi Hospital
Tin Shui Wai
- Tin Shui Wai station
- Tin Yiu Estate
- Tin Shui Estate
- Tin Yan Estate
- Tin Wah Estate
- Tin Shing Court
- Kingswood Villas
- Vianni Cove
- Wetland Seasons Park
- Tin Yuet Estate
- Tin Ching Estate
- Wetland Park
- Tin Shui Wai Hospital
Hung Shui Kiu, Ping Shan, Ha Tsuen area
- Hung Shui Kiu station
- Hung Shui Kiu Tin Ha Road
- Lam Tei
- Ping Shan
- Ha Tsuen
- Lau Fau Shan
- Pak Nai
- Cloud Peak/L Point/Silversands
Kam Tin, Pat Heung and rural estates
- Kam Sheung Road station
- Kam Tin town
- Pat Heung
- Fung Kat Heung
- Palm Springs
- California Garden
- California Villas
- Alto Residences/Alto
- Tai Sang Wai
- Ngau Tam Mei
If your pickup point is a village house or rural road, we recommend WhatsApping us the house number or the nearest junction/shop/bus stop along with a pin location, which greatly reduces the driver's search time. See a detailed example at How to Book.
How to Book an Airport Taxi from Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai?
4 steps, no app download, no registration, no deposit needed
- Provide your trip details — call 5584 6444 or WhatsApp with your pickup time, pickup location (estate name/block/village house number), destination (T1 or T2), passenger count and luggage pieces.
- Receive a quote — we'll confirm the meter 85% off rate and state the estimated amount; if you'd like to lock in a fixed total, you can request a fixed fare instead.
- Receive the plate number — once a vehicle is dispatched, we'll reply with the plate number and estimated arrival time — please keep the message.
- Check the plate before boarding — verify the plate before getting in to avoid an unlicensed vehicle; tell the driver if you need a receipt; state your electronic payment method in advance if applicable.
More booking tips at How to Call a Taxi, Booking a Day Ahead and Instant Quote Explained.
Recommended Departure Time from Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai (Working Backward from Your Flight)
Journey time is 35–45 minutes, but rushing for a flight should never be based on journey time alone
| Situation | Recommended airport arrival time | Recommended boarding time from Yuen Long/Tin Shui Wai | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| International long-haul flight (checked luggage) | 3 hours before departure | Approx. 4 hours before departure | Includes 45-minute journey + 15-minute buffer |
| Short-haul/regional flight | 2.5 hours before departure | Approx. 3.5 hours before departure | Can be slightly shorter with carry-on only |
| Early morning flight (departing 6:00–8:00am) | 2.5–3 hours before departure | 3:00–5:00am | Smoothest traffic, but booking 1 hour ahead recommended |
| Morning rush (boarding 7:00–9:00am) | — | Allow an extra 20–30 minutes | Yuen Long Main Road and Castle Peak Road busier |
| Evening rush (boarding 5:00–7:00pm) | — | Allow an extra 20–30 minutes | Tuen Mun Road and Yuen Long town centre slower |
| Long holidays, Lunar New Year, summer | — | Book a day ahead recommended | High demand for vehicles during peak periods |
Late-night and early-morning trips are not subject to a night surcharge; see Midnight Airport Taxi · Red-Eye Flight Guide.
Returning from the Airport to Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai: Pickup Arrangements
Don't want to drag luggage and queue after landing? Agree on a meeting point in advance
- Provide your flight number — we can arrange the pickup based on the actual landing time, avoiding the driver waiting idly or you waiting for the car after a delay.
- Agree on a meeting point — a designated spot in the T1 or T2 arrivals hall; for a late-night arrival, confirm this in advance.
- Same 85% off on the return trip — from the airport back to Yuen Long or Tin Shui Wai is also charged at meter 85% off.
- Luggage is free — statutory $6 per luggage piece, already included in our quote, no piece limit.
- Note the car park fee — some fleets charge an extra airport car park fee for pickups (typically around $16 in the industry). We'll clearly state whether it's included in the quote, never adding it after boarding.
- Queueing vs booking — during holidays or busy flight periods, airport taxi rank queues can be long; booking ahead saves the wait — see Airport Taxi Rank Queue Guide.
Other Popular Routes from Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai: Checkpoints and the City
The northwestern New Territories are close to every checkpoint, another of our core routes
Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint
From Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai to the Shenzhen Bay checkpoint is a short-distance route, convenient for regular trips north. See Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint Taxi.
Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Checkpoint
A 24-hour crossing option, commonly used for late-night border crossings. See Lok Ma Chau Checkpoint Taxi.
Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Checkpoint
More convenient for trips to eastern Shenzhen, Huizhou and Heyuan. See Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Checkpoint Taxi.
HZMB Hong Kong Port
For Macau and Zhuhai, in the same Lantau direction as the airport — also smoothest via the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel. See HZMB Taxi.
Yuen Long to the city
Trips to Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Central and other urban areas are also charged at meter 85% off. Estimate first with the 85% Off Calculator.
Attractions and terminals
Disneyland, Ocean Park, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, China Ferry Terminal — all can be booked.
Related Statutory Fares: New Territories Green Taxi vs Urban Red Taxi
Current fares have been in effect since 14 July 2024, and still apply in 2026; published so you can verify our discounted price yourself
| Fare item | New Territories taxi (green) | Urban taxi (red) |
|---|---|---|
| First 2 km or part thereof | $25.5 | $29.0 |
| Then per 200m/minute waiting (first stage) | $1.9 (below $82.5) | $2.1 (below $102.5) |
| Then per 200m/minute waiting (later stage) | $1.4 ($82.5 or above) | $1.4 ($102.5 or above) |
| Can it reach the airport and Tung Chung? | Yes | Yes |
| Per luggage piece | $6 (boot luggage, or in-cabin luggage whose length + width + height exceeds 140 cm); already included in our quote | |
| Per animal or bird | $5 | |
| Per booking service | $5 | |
| Wheelchairs and crutches | Free | |
| Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel | Toll-free | |
| Tai Lam Tunnel (taxi) | $28 | |
Full fare explanation at 2026 Taxi Fare Standard, How Taxi Fares Work and Surcharge Guide; payment methods at Payment Methods and Payment Methods Guide.
Why Do Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai Residents Choose 85% Off Taxi?
Roadside taxi hailing in the northwestern New Territories is difficult late at night and early morning — booking solves exactly this pain point
Genuine meter 85% off
A $237 reading is charged as only about $201 — a real 15% discount, not a first-trip promo or new-customer-only deal.
Free luggage, no return tunnel fee
Travelling as a family with four or five pieces of luggage costs no extra.
We come to village houses and rural areas too
Kam Tin, Pat Heung, Palm Springs, Lau Fau Shan and more, all served — just give us the house number.
Still dispatching in the early hours
Yuen Long can be hard to hail late at night — we answer 24 hours, with no extra charge for red-eye flights.
Plate number confirmed before boarding
We verify the plate before you get in; lost items are also traceable via record — see Safety Guide.
No app, no registration
One phone call or WhatsApp message settles it, easy for elderly residents and friends from abroad alike.
More service details at Why Choose Us, About Us, Customer Reviews and More Reviews.
Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai Airport Taxi FAQ
Yuen Long town centre to the airport is about 28 km, via the toll-free Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel. Estimated from the New Territories green taxi's statutory fare, the meter reads approx. $223, approx. $189 after 85% off. Hung Shui Kiu approx. $171, Tin Shui Wai approx. $201, Kam Tin/Pat Heung approx. $201, Palm Springs approx. $219. The above are estimates — actual charges are subject to the quote confirmed at booking.
Tin Shui Wai (Tin Yiu, Tin Shui, Tin Yan, Kingswood Villas) to the airport is about 30 km, meter estimate approx. $237, approx. $201 after 85% off; journey time generally 35–45 minutes, direct via the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel, with no need to go into the city to change tunnels.
Because there are two routes from Yuen Long to the airport: the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel (toll-free, shorter route) and the Tai Lam Tunnel ($28, longer route), with a fare gap that can exceed a hundred dollars; Yuen Long is also served mainly by green taxis with a flag fall of $25.5, lower than the red taxi's $29. Charging at meter 85% off means passengers benefit directly from the shorter route and lower flag fall, which is fairer than a one-size-fits-all fixed price. See the "Why meter 85% off" section above for more detail.
No. The Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel is on the Transport Department's toll-free government road tunnels list; the Lantau Link has also been toll-free since December 2020. So Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai to the airport via this tunnel doesn't generate a tunnel fee. By contrast, the Tai Lam Tunnel taxi fee is $28.
Journey time is approx. 35–45 minutes (approx. 45–55 minutes for North Tin Shui Wai, Palm Springs). For international flights, arriving at the airport 3 hours before departure is recommended, meaning boarding from Yuen Long town approx. 4 hours before departure. Between 7–9am and 5–7pm, allow an extra 20–30 minutes.
Yes, we dispatch vehicles 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with no night surcharge. Roadside taxi hailing in the northwestern New Territories can be difficult late at night — booking ahead and getting the plate number is strongly recommended.
No. Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai to the airport doesn't cross the harbour, so the return tunnel fee doesn't apply; and the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel is toll-free. Our quote also already includes the luggage fee.
Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai are served mainly by New Territories green taxis (flag fall $25.5, can legally reach the airport and Tung Chung); if green taxi supply is tight at the time, an urban red taxi may also be dispatched (flag fall $29). We'll state the vehicle type and corresponding fare in the quote. See the differences at Types of Hong Kong Taxis.
Provide your flight number and we'll arrange the pickup based on the actual landing time, and agree on a meeting point in the arrivals hall. The return trip is likewise charged at meter 85% off. Some fleets charge an extra airport car park fee for pickups (typically around $16 in the industry), which we'll clearly state whether it's included in the quote.
Yes. Palm Springs and California Garden/California Villas estimated approx. $219; Ping Shan, Ha Tsuen, Lau Fau Shan, Pak Nai and Nim Wan are also served, but as roads vary greatly, please WhatsApp us the exact house number or estate name for an accurate quote.
Yes, our quote already includes the luggage fee, with no piece limit. Taxis generally carry 4–5 passengers (depending on registered seating); split into more than one vehicle if you exceed that. Please state at booking if you have a stroller, pet carrier, golf bag or oversized items. See Groups and Large Luggage.
Yes, and Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai are quite close to the Shenzhen Bay checkpoint, a short-distance route; we also serve Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang, Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai and the HZMB checkpoints.
We accept cash, Octopus, Visa/Mastercard, PayMe, FPS and Alipay; please state your electronic payment method when booking. If you need a receipt, tell the driver on boarding; corporate clients can apply for a monthly account — see Corporate Transfers.
Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai have no direct Airport Express — you'd need to change in the city first; the bus is cheap but requires dragging luggage to the stop and waiting. For two or more people, with luggage, or in the early hours or early morning, the taxi 85% off door-to-door is usually more cost-effective and time-saving. See a detailed comparison at Taxi vs Airport Express and Airport Transport Comparison.
More questions at FAQ Overview, or Contact Us directly.
Nearby District Airport Taxis
Other northwestern and other New Territories routes also using the Tuen Mun-CLK Tunnel or Lantau Link
- Tuen Mun to Airport Taxi (Also 85% Off)
- Tsuen Wan to Airport Taxi
- Tsing Yi/Kwai Fong to Airport Taxi
- Sheung Shui/Fanling to Airport Taxi
- Tai Po to Airport Taxi
- Sha Tin to Airport Taxi
- Ma On Shan to Airport Taxi
- Sai Kung to Airport Taxi
- Tung Chung Taxi
- Mong Kok/Sham Shui Po to Airport
- Tsim Sha Tsui/Jordan to Airport
- Hong Kong Island to Airport Taxi
Related Pages
Statutory taxi fares and tunnel fees are subject to Transport Department announcements (taxi fares effective from 14 July 2024; the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel is a toll-free government tunnel; the Tai Lam Tunnel taxi fee is $28). Fares on this page are estimates derived from the statutory fare table, excluding waiting-time meter increments and actual traffic conditions, for reference only — actual charges are subject to the quote confirmed at booking. Last updated: 31 August 2026.