Originally Posted by
gu_cao
Have wondered around the Asia forum for this but figured I should consult with CX experts here:
Thinking about doing HKG-MNL (on CX) then onward to a TK flight out of MNL (separate J ticket) and coming back the same. I will be looking at T3-T1 transfer. Questions:
1) Can I check in luggages all the way through (CX-TK interline in MNL) or they have to be taken out in MNL along with immigration?
2) What is the current traffic situation in MNL? (Heard the airside bus seems reliable and the new elevated HWY has drastically helped traffic congestions). Is 3HR+ still an absolute minimal for transfers at MNL?
Thanks for your help!
Buses run every 30 minutes from 5am-11pm, from 11pm to 5am, they run every 50 minutes. Traffic will depend on a few factors, time of day, day of the week, and the weather. Fridays from 3:30pm onwards are the worst, more so if it's a long weekend or a holiday, and , if it's raining, expect even more traffic. If by chance you decide to take a taxi from T3 to T1, get the price before you get in the cab, it shouldn't cost you more than 100-200 PHP ($4-6). People have been charged in excess of $50 for a taxi from one terminal to another.
As for the luggage, I'm uncertain, if CX checks it all the way through then there should be no need to collect in MNL.