# Skypier > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Skypier > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Skypier.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skypier > Source revision: 1298820113 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Cross-boundary pier in Hong Kong Skypier (2011) Skypier lobby Skypier’s berth (2012) Skypier’s check in counter Berth boarding gates concourse (2012) Berth boarding gates (2019) [22°19′07″N 113°56′40″E / 22.3185°N 113.9444°E / 22.3185; 113.9444](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Skypier¶ms=22.3185_N_113.9444_E_) **Skypier Terminal** ([Chinese](/source/Traditional_Chinese_characters): 海天中轉大樓) is a cross-border facility that includes a [ferry](/source/Ferry) [pier](/source/Pier) and a coach bay integrated within [Hong Kong International Airport](/source/Hong_Kong_International_Airport), [Chek Lap Kok](/source/Chek_Lap_Kok), New Territories, Hong Kong. It is operated by Hong Kong International Airport Ferry Terminal Services Limited, a joint-venture company between [Chu Kong Passenger Transport Co., Ltd](/source/Chu_Kong_Passenger_Transport) and [Shun Tak-China Travel Ship Management Limited](/source/TurboJET).[1] At this building, passengers aboard can transit from Hong Kong International Airport to piers in the [Pearl River Delta](/source/Pearl_River_Delta) of Guangdong Province or vice versa, without [immigration](/source/Immigration) and [customs clearance](/source/Customs_clearance) through Hong Kong. Passengers can also transit to Macao through coaches or vice versa, without immigration and customs clearance through Hong Kong. ## History It was a local ferry pier called **Chek Lap Kok Ferry Pier** (赤鱲角渡輪碼頭). It provided a ferry route to [Tuen Mun](/source/Tuen_Mun), operated by [New World First Ferry](/source/New_World_First_Ferry). However, the route was cancelled and replaced by another route between Tuen Mun and [Tung Chung New Development Ferry Pier](/source/Tung_Chung_New_Development_Ferry_Pier) in 2002, because the [Hong Kong Airport Authority](/source/Hong_Kong_Airport_Authority) took back the pier for its own development.[2][3] The route between Tuen Mun and Tung Chung ceased operation in 2008.[4] The pier is linked to the airport terminal by an extension of the [Hong Kong International Airport Automated People Mover](/source/Hong_Kong_International_Airport_Automated_People_Mover) opened in December 2009, enabling travellers using the Skypier to avoid immigration and customs formalities at HKIA, cutting travel times.[5] [Hong Kong Government](/source/Government_of_Hong_Kong) agreed to construct a facility for serving passengers transiting by coaches or limousines through the [Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge](/source/Hong_Kong%E2%80%93Zhuhai%E2%80%93Macau_Bridge). Construction for the facility, which would be considered as an extension to the Skypier, begins in 2017. The facility, alongside a flyover to connect to the bridge, was completed on 30 August 2023. Coach service to Macao Checkpoint begins to call at this building on the same day. Upstream check in service at Macao Checkpoint also begins on the same day.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## Future development [Hong Kong Government](/source/Government_of_Hong_Kong) agreed to consider the suggestion for Skypier to provide cross-border ferry services to non-transit passengers, in order to complement the development of [Tung Chung](/source/Tung_Chung) by creating more business and job opportunities for the local communities.[6] Located beside AsiaWorld Expo and Hong Kong Skycity Marriott Hotel,[7] Skypier provides ferry services for transit passengers from Hong Kong International Airport. Architecture firm [Aedas](/source/Aedas) designed Skypier.[8] The plan to turn Skypier into a control point was nevertheless shelved.[9] ## Ferry service The building currently provides ferry routes to and from multiple cities in the Pearl River Delta.[10] - Routes of [Chu Kong Passenger Transport Co., Ltd](/source/Chu_Kong_Passenger_Transport) - Skypier - [Shenzhen Fuyong Ferry Terminal](/source/Fuyong_Ferry_Terminal) (serving [Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport](/source/Shenzhen_Bao'an_International_Airport)), Shenzhen, China - Skypier - [Shekou Cruise Center](/source/Shekou_Cruise_Center), [Shekou](/source/Shekou_Industrial_Zone), [Shenzhen](/source/Shenzhen) - Skypier - Taiping Port, [Humen](/source/Humen_Town), [Dongguan](/source/Dongguan) - Skypier - Zhongshan Port, [Zhongshan](/source/Zhongshan) - Skypier - Guangzhou Lianhuashan Port - Skypier - Guangzhou Pazhou Port - Skypier - [Jiuzhou Port](/source/Jiuzhou_Port_(Zhuhai)), [Zhuhai](/source/Zhuhai) - Routes of [TurboJET](/source/TurboJET) - Skypier - [Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport](/source/Shenzhen_Bao'an_International_Airport), [Shenzhen Fuyong Ferry Terminal](/source/Shenzhen_Fuyong_Ferry_Terminal), Shenzhen - Skypier - Guangzhou Nansha Port - Skypier - [Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal](/source/Outer_Harbour_Ferry_Terminal) (*Terminal Marítimo*), [Macau](/source/Macau) - Skypier - [Macau International Airport](/source/Macau_International_Airport), [Taipa Ferry Terminal](/source/Taipa_Ferry_Terminal), [Taipa](/source/Taipa), Macau - Routes of [Cotai Jet](/source/Cotai_Jet) - Skypier - [Taipa Ferry Terminal](/source/Taipa_Ferry_Terminal), [Taipa](/source/Taipa), Macau - Skypier - [Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal](/source/Outer_Harbour_Ferry_Terminal) (*Terminal Marítimo*), Macau ## Coach service The building currently provides coach routes to and from Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Macao Checkpoint. ## See also - [Cross Border Xpress](/source/Cross_Border_Xpress) - [Geneva International Airport](/source/Geneva_International_Airport) - [EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg](/source/EuroAirport_Basel_Mulhouse_Freiburg) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Cross Boundary Ferry Transfer Service at a glance](http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/transport/transport-connection-with-mainland-china/ferry-transfer/service-at-a-glance.html) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [Tung Chung - Tuen Mun Ferry](http://www.nwff.com.hk/upload/newsletter/issue09.pdf) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [To and from the airport](http://www.asiatravel.com/hongkong/airchek2.html) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [New ferry licences effective from July 1](http://news.gov.hk/en/category/infrastructureandlogistics/080627/html/080627en06003.htm) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Media Center - Press Release - Airport's New SkyPier and North Satellite Concourse Officially Opened"](http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/media/press-releases/pr_983.html). *Media Release: Hong Kong International Airport*. www.hongkongairport.com. 15 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-22. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [Point 26, Report of the Panel on Economic Services for submission to the Legislative Council, LC Paper No. CB(1)2030/06-07](http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr06-07/english/panels/es/reports/escb1-2030-e.pdf) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [Hong Kong Skycity Marriott Hotel](http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hkgap-hong-kong-skycity-marriott-hotel/) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Project Page: Hong Kong International Airport – SkyPier"](http://www.aedas.com/SkyPier). Aedas.com. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [Press Release: LCQ18: SkyPier ferry services](http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201103/09/P201103090142.htm), March 9, 2011, info.gov.hk 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [Hong Kong International Airport Transportation](http://www.hongkongairport.com/leaflet/skypier.pdf) ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [SkyPier](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:SkyPier). - [Official website](http://www.skypier.org) v t e Piers in Hong Kong Blake Pier at Stanley Central Piers Cheung Chau Ferry Pier Cheung Chau Public Pier Discovery Bay Ferry Pier Disneyland Resort Pier Fenwick Pier Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal Hung Hom Ferry Pier Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Kowloon City Ferry Pier Kowloon Public Pier Kwun Tong Ferry Pier Luk Keng Pier Ma Liu Shui Pier Marina Garden Ferry Pier North Point Ferry Pier Ocean Terminal, Hong Kong Outlying Islands Ferry Pier Park Island Ferry Pier Peng Chau Ferry Pier Peng Chau Public Pier Sai Wan Ho Ferry Pier Sha Tau Kok Public Pier Silvermine Bay Ferry Pier Skypier Sok Kwu Wan Pier No. 2 Sok Kwu Wan Public Pier Star Ferry Pier, Central Tong Shui Road Public Pier Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier Tsing Yi Pier Tsuen Wan Pier Tuen Mun Ferry Pier Tung Chung Development Pier Tung Ping Chau Public Pier Wan Chai Pier Wong Shek Pier Yung Shue Wan Ferry Pier v t e Public transport in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau City Rail Tram Air Ferry Gondola lift Dongguan Rail Transit Foshan Foshan Metro Shadi (FUO) Guangzhou Guangzhou Metro Guangzhou Tram Baiyun (CAN) Nansha Ferry Port Macau LRT Macau (MFM) Macau Ferry Terminal Guia Hill Cable Car Shantou Shantou Metro (Planned) Jieyang Chaoshan (SWA) Shenzhen Metro Happy Line Shenzhen Tram Pingshan SkyShuttle Bao'an (SZX) Shekou Cruise Center Hong Kong MTR Light Rail Tramways Peak Tram Chek Lap Kok (HKG) Airport APM Central Ferry Piers China Ferry Terminal Tuen Mun Ferry Pier Skypier Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Ngong Ping 360 Qingyuan Qingyuan Maglev Tourist Line Zhuhai Trams Jinwan (ZUH) China: AH BJ CQ FJ GD/HK/MO GS GX GZ HA HB HE HI HL HN JL JS JX LN NM NX QH SC SD SH SN SX TJ XJ XZ YN ZJ v t e Customs and Immigration checkpoints of Hong Kong China Land/Rail Futian Port Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge Port Huanggang Port Liantang Port Luohu Port Shatoujiao Port Shenzhen Bay Port Wenjindu Port West Kowloon railway station Water Doumen Port Fuyong Port Gaoming Port Gongyi Port Heshan Port Humen Port Jiangmen Port Jiuzhou Port Lianhuashan (Panyu) Port Nansha Port Pingzhou Port Sanbu Port Shekou Port Shunde Port Xiangzhou Port Zhaoqing Port Zhongshan Port Hong Kong Land/Rail Express Rail Link West Kowloon Control Point Heung Yuen Wai Control Point Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge Control Point Lo Wu Control Point Lok Ma Chau Control Point Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point Man Kam To Control Point Sha Tau Kok Control Point Shenzhen Bay Control Point Water China Ferry Terminal Control Point Macau Ferry Terminal Control Point Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal Control Point Defunct China Beijing West railway station Dongguan Changping railway station Foshan railway station Guangzhou railway station Guangzhou East railway station Shanghai railway station (Old) Shekou Port Zhaoqing railway station Hong Kong Hung Hom Control Point Sham Shui Po Ferry Pier Tai Kok Tsui Ferry Pier Airports not included. See also: General Administration of Customs Bureau of Exit and Entry Administration List of airports in China Immigration Department Customs and Excise Department List of immigration control points in Hong Kong Hong Kong International Airport Skypier --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Skypier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skypier) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skypier?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.