Greater Bay Area (GBA)
Connect to the Greater Bay Area with premium, high-speed ferry services
Enjoy seamless, high-speed ferry transfers from Hong Kong International Airport's SkyPier to the Greater Bay Area, via our codeshare partnership with CKS and Cotai Water Jet.
Note: While COVID-19 has put this service on hold for now, we look forward to resuming our codeshare ferry transfers soon.
Quick guide to the Greater Bay Area
Below are the details about our seven high-speed ferry ports with journey times and port codes.
Shenzhen
A high-tech economic powerhouse across the border from Hong Kong, Shenzhen boasts green spaces, entertainment districts, and two convenient ferry ports.
Ferry port: Shekou, Shenzhen (ZYK)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 30 minutes
Ferry port: Shenzhen Airport, Fuyong (FYG)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 50 minutes
Guangzhou
With more than 2,000 years of history, the famed capital of Guangdong Province and its largest city continues to be a commercial hub and major port in the Pearl River Delta.
Ferry port: Lianhuashan, Guangzhou (ZIY)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 100 minutes
Nansha (Guangzhou)
Facing the mouth of the Pearl River, Nansha and its signature Tin Hau Palace temple grounds is home to the port of Guangzhou and the Nansha Wetland Park.
Ferry port: Nansha, Guangzhou (NSZ)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 70 minutes
Macau
It might be nicknamed ‘The Las Vegas of Asia’ but Macau possesses a distinct character borne of its mixed Chinese and Portuguese heritage. This is evident in its diverse food and unique architecture.
Taipa Ferry port: Macau / Taipa (YFT)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 65 minutes
Humen (Dongguan)
The Port of Humen – an important logistics gateway to the Greater Bay Area – serves industrious Dongguan, and is dotted by historic Qing dynasty forts like Weiyuan Fort.
Ferry port: Humen, Dongguan (ZTI)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 90 minutes
Zhuhai
One of China’s premier tourism destinations Zhuhai, often called the Chinese Riviera, borders Macao, and is famous for its scenic settings and high quality of life.
Ferry port: Jiuzhou, Zhuhai (ZUI)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 70 minutes
Zhongshan
A leafy city of hot spring resorts and monuments, Zhongshan is a growing manufacturing and research centre, named after local-born Dr Sun Yat-sen.
Ferry port: Zhongshan (ZGN)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 70 minutes
Travelling to / from the Greater Bay Area
Chu Kong Passenger Transport Co. Ltd
- Between Hong Kong SkyPier and the Greater Bay Area (Except Macau)
- Ferry with CX 4-digit flight number operated by CKS (3A)
For more information on ferry schedules and boarding requirements, please visit the CKS website.
Cotai Water Jet
- Between Hong Kong SkyPier and Macau
- Ferry with CX 4-digit flight number operated by Cotai Water Jet (8C)
For more information on ferry schedules and boarding requirements, please visit the Cotai Water Jet website.
Passengers to Greater Bay Area:
Once passenger arrives at Hong Kong International Airport, proceed to the E2 transfer counter at the airport arrival hall to collect the ferry ticket 60 minutes before ferry departure. Proceed to the SkyPier for ferry departure, then enjoy the air-to-sea transfer to the Greater Bay Area destination.
Passengers from Greater Bay Area:
After passenger arrives at Hong Kong International Airport from the Greater Bay Area, please proceed through security to the designated boarding gate, using the pass issued at the beginning of the journey. Passenger can check in the bags at the check-in counters at the ferry port and enjoy a hassle-free journey.
