HK airport unveils city’s first free sensory facility for travelers with hidden disabilitiesBy Winona Cheung
The Standard, Hong Kong
4th April 2026
HK airport unveils city’s first free sensory facility for travelers with hidden disabilities
By Winona Cheung
Hong Kong International Airport has opened the city’s first free multi-sensory facility designed to provide travelers with invisible disabilities a safe and calming space, helping them reduce travel-related stress and prepare for their journey in a busy airport environment.
The 30-square-meter Sensory Corner, located in the restricted area of Terminal 1 on Departures Level 6 near Gate 10, opened on April 1 and operates daily from 5am to midnight. The facility can accommodate up to 12 users of any age, including those with autism, ADHD and other sensory needs, along with their caregivers.
Chris Au Young, the Airport Authority’s general manager of terminal and passenger experience, said families with members who have sensory needs often face challenges when traveling, including discomfort and heightened stress in unfamiliar, crowded or noisy environments, as well as during security and immigration procedures.
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