For its Christmas display this year, ifc mall has imagined how Santa might run an airline. From 20 November to New Year’s Day, families can step inside Santa Central Terminal, where an animal crew is getting the presents ready for Christmas. The departures desk is the first of 11 stops, and children get to take the trip as passengers.
Inside the Christmas airport at ifc mall
The departures desk is a good place to start. Children can check in with Noelle, collect a boarding pass with their name on it and take it aboard the aircraft to see Captain Maverick, one of the animals running the terminal.
Look up from the plane and you can spot two more members of the crew. Jack and Julian are stationed at the top of a nine-metre tower to direct Christmas Airways traffic.
Across the 11 zones, families can also stop at a retro telephone booth or send a festive postcard from the gift shop. The display is on Podium Level 1 and opens from 10.30am to 10pm daily through New Year’s Day.
🕒 When: 20 November 2026–1 January 2027, 10.30am–10pm daily.
📍 Where: Oval Atrium and the areas near Zara and Club Monaco, Podium Level 1, ifc mall, Central.
How to book the Santa meet-and-greet
The Santa visit takes place in the Santa Airways Office. A HK$200 donation includes a framed family photograph and a festive treat. Reservations open through Klook at 10am on Thursday, 26 November, on a first-come, first-served basis, so… better to be quick!
The separate Flight Delivery Challenge costs HK$60 by Octopus and includes a surprise box while supplies last. Both activities support Changing Young Lives Foundation.
🕒 When: Klook bookings open at 10am on 26 November.
📍 Where: ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central.
🎟️ Tickets: HK$200 donation for the Santa visit. Booking required.
For more family outings this Christmas, our guides cover where to meet Santa Claus in Hong Kong and where to see the city’s Christmas lights and decorations.
Header Image Credit: IFC