HK airport offers sensory escape to ready autistic travellers for flights

Hong Kong Standard

27^th July 2026

HK airport offers sensory escape to ready autistic travelers for flights

A calming space with adjustable lighting and padded walls is now available at Hong Kong International Airport, helping passengers with autism and other hidden disabilities cope with travel stress in the busy airport environment. 

Located in the restricted area of Terminal 1, the Sensory Corner is the city’s first free multi-sensory facility designed to prepare neurodivergent passengers for their flights.

Highlighting the challenges for passengers with sensory needs during travel, Chris Au Yeung, the Airport Authority's general manager of terminal and passenger experience, expressed hope that the new facility would provide a quiet, safe space away from crowds before boarding. 

https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338355/HK-airport-offers-sensory-escape-to-ready-autistic-travelers-for-flights