Exit HKG While Transferring
Nov 23, 2011 | 1:33 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: CO Platinum
Posts: 103
Exit HKG While Transferring
I have a 9 hour layover at HKG, is it possible to hit the lounge first and then exit the airport? I suppose I need to clear security to get to the departure level, but can i get back to immigration from there?
Nov 23, 2011 | 4:29 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: BR Gold, MPC Silver
Posts: 322
On your return, just clear thru the departure with your boarding pass and board the plane.
This is why I love HKIA and flying CX. Doing a nice day trip into HKG never gets old.
Nov 23, 2011 | 5:08 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: CHI / SFO
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That is feasible only for F/C passengers and CX GO/DM and OW Emeralds. If OP is SL or Sapphire he'll need to do as Guy Betsy advised if he wants to access a lounge prior to leaving.
Nov 26, 2011 | 12:48 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LAX
Posts: 1,662
So, it's OK to first transit and grab a shower in The Wing/Pier etc, and then ask to go through immigration? Any eyebrows raised?
By the way, what is the status of the renovations? I'll be in F in January. Will I be impacted? Last time I was there (March 2010) the F dining room was horribly crowded mid afternoon. The waiters were behind on cleaning tables, and the whole place looked ugly!
By the way, what is the status of the renovations? I'll be in F in January. Will I be impacted? Last time I was there (March 2010) the F dining room was horribly crowded mid afternoon. The waiters were behind on cleaning tables, and the whole place looked ugly!
Nov 28, 2011 | 8:18 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: UA 1K, Hertz 5*, IHG RA, Hyatt Diamond, Amex Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 725
Does anyone know if the Arrivals lounge offers luggage storage? Never had a same day transit in HKG, always 1-2 nights and don't want to stay at the airport for 12 hours...
Nov 28, 2011 | 8:28 am
#7
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVPG 75K
Posts: 2,574
Yes, they do.
Nov 28, 2011 | 10:33 am
#8
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Stuck on this planet - mainly in STR and LAX
Posts: 5,032
I did this a few times already. Assuming you have your onwad boarding pass go thru connection security, then upstairs to the Wing. Breakfast/Shower, ask to store your luggage and the piece of paper. Walk to the closest security checkpoint. They want to see the onward BP, passport and the paper. Then you walk backwards thru the security checkpoint, go downstairs and pass thru immigration as normal.
Coming back you just go back in thru security/immigration again.
Very easy, no eyebrows raised.
Coming back you just go back in thru security/immigration again.
Very easy, no eyebrows raised.
Nov 28, 2011 | 12:09 pm
#9
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVPG 75K
Posts: 2,574
I did this a few times already. Assuming you have your onwad boarding pass go thru connection security, then upstairs to the Wing. Breakfast/Shower, ask to store your luggage and the piece of paper. Walk to the closest security checkpoint. They want to see the onward BP, passport and the paper. Then you walk backwards thru the security checkpoint, go downstairs and pass thru immigration as normal.
Coming back you just go back in thru security/immigration again.
Very easy, no eyebrows raised.
Coming back you just go back in thru security/immigration again.
Very easy, no eyebrows raised.
Nov 28, 2011 | 12:22 pm
#10
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LAX
Posts: 1,662