15 Hours in HKG Airport (NOT Going to City) - What to Do
Dec 21, 2018, 12:02 am
#46
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I think this should serve as a reminder to the greater FT community that when the OP (or any OP in fact) says that there is a reason behind their question (in this case for not pursuing going land-side), it might just be a very valid one - like in this case. All the replies saying the OP is foolish for not going land-side are pretty much useless in this situation.
OP, I admire your patience on the prospect of spending 15 hours at the airport - personally, in your situation, I would probably end up eating, having a drink (or several), a rest, a shower and then going for a walk from one end to another (i.e. from The Pier F to The Wing F). And repeating the story at the new hideout. Then, when you get bored, do the same in the opposite direction. Best of luck for your trip
OP, I admire your patience on the prospect of spending 15 hours at the airport - personally, in your situation, I would probably end up eating, having a drink (or several), a rest, a shower and then going for a walk from one end to another (i.e. from The Pier F to The Wing F). And repeating the story at the new hideout. Then, when you get bored, do the same in the opposite direction. Best of luck for your trip
Here is what happened:
The onward flight got delayed by 3 hours and I landed in HKG around 10 AM, reached Wing and had a shower and a good Lunch in the Dining Room. Checked out the Long bar and Noodle bar. Left to Pier around 4 PM, Got a nap room and killed 2-3 hrous. Had a leasurely Dinner and walked around a bit, before catching the next flight. Overall - Not a bad lay over. Also since its my first time in HKG, the novelty factor also kept me going.
I liked the Pier First Class lounge than the Wing - the Nap rooms are great and food options were better & more polished service in the sit down dining.
On the return, check out the bridge as the flight gates were not posted when I landed. Eventually went to Pier and had a good dinner before taking off.
Thanks a lot for all the suggestions and will definityly plan to check the city on the next trip.
Dec 21, 2018, 12:32 am
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Thanks for understanding !
Here is what happened:
The onward flight got delayed by 3 hours and I landed in HKG around 10 AM, reached Wing and had a shower and a good Lunch in the Dining Room. Checked out the Long bar and Noodle bar. Left to Pier around 4 PM, Got a nap room and killed 2-3 hrous. Had a leasurely Dinner and walked around a bit, before catching the next flight. Overall - Not a bad lay over. Also since its my first time in HKG, the novelty factor also kept me going.
I liked the Pier First Class lounge than the Wing - the Nap rooms are great and food options were better & more polished service in the sit down dining.
On the return, check out the bridge as the flight gates were not posted when I landed. Eventually went to Pier and had a good dinner before taking off.
Thanks a lot for all the suggestions and will definityly plan to check the city on the next trip.
Here is what happened:
The onward flight got delayed by 3 hours and I landed in HKG around 10 AM, reached Wing and had a shower and a good Lunch in the Dining Room. Checked out the Long bar and Noodle bar. Left to Pier around 4 PM, Got a nap room and killed 2-3 hrous. Had a leasurely Dinner and walked around a bit, before catching the next flight. Overall - Not a bad lay over. Also since its my first time in HKG, the novelty factor also kept me going.
I liked the Pier First Class lounge than the Wing - the Nap rooms are great and food options were better & more polished service in the sit down dining.
On the return, check out the bridge as the flight gates were not posted when I landed. Eventually went to Pier and had a good dinner before taking off.
Thanks a lot for all the suggestions and will definityly plan to check the city on the next trip.
Dec 21, 2018, 9:10 pm
#48
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I have spent quite a few hours at HKG airport. As a matter of fact, right now I am headed there for a long layover (11 pm to 2:30 pm). I can go to Hong Kong (and have gone before multiple times) but decided not to (1.it's night mostly 2. Hotels are really expensive.) I have access to J and PP, so I am going to slog it out. I wish I had access to F lounges!
Dec 22, 2018, 1:40 am
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I have spent quite a few hours at HKG airport. As a matter of fact, right now I am headed there for a long layover (11 pm to 2:30 pm). I can go to Hong Kong (and have gone before multiple times) but decided not to (1.it's night mostly 2. Hotels are really expensive.) I have access to J and PP, so I am going to slog it out. I wish I had access to F lounges!
Dec 23, 2018, 2:54 am
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I had an 8 hour lay over recently, 4:30 amd - 12:30pm.
Visited Plaza Premium for some cup noodle and wait for Wing to open,
then visit Wing F and spend one hour at the Cabanas, followed by a full breakfast.
Head to Pier F, booked a massage and have a nap at the day suite for 2 hours... OMG, still only 9ish.
Went over to Pier J for a walk, from one side to another and then back.
Went out over to Bridge for a walk, also walked from one side of Bridge to another
Went back to Pier F for Massage, followed by a lunch.
Oh hell, 8 hours is really long to kill, early morning arrival relatively help as I could fall asleep at Pier F for a good hour. It was really life wasted. ...
Visited Plaza Premium for some cup noodle and wait for Wing to open,
then visit Wing F and spend one hour at the Cabanas, followed by a full breakfast.
Head to Pier F, booked a massage and have a nap at the day suite for 2 hours... OMG, still only 9ish.
Went over to Pier J for a walk, from one side to another and then back.
Went out over to Bridge for a walk, also walked from one side of Bridge to another
Went back to Pier F for Massage, followed by a lunch.
Oh hell, 8 hours is really long to kill, early morning arrival relatively help as I could fall asleep at Pier F for a good hour. It was really life wasted. ...
Dec 23, 2018, 11:07 pm
#52
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We have a 12hr layover booked at HKG next month.
We LOVE the HKG F Lounges....and with the dirt cheap airfare ticket I found for us to get to Bali I figured this layover was the bonus! LoL
We are looking forward to it! It’s all part of the adventure!
We LOVE the HKG F Lounges....and with the dirt cheap airfare ticket I found for us to get to Bali I figured this layover was the bonus! LoL
We are looking forward to it! It’s all part of the adventure!
Dec 25, 2018, 1:49 am
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Well I'm surprised no one suggested the OP take up smoking and do the entire airport tour of the smoking lounges and outside smoking areas.
Dec 25, 2018, 5:05 pm
#54
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12 Hours in HKG (long layover) recommendations on what to do outside airport?
Hello fellow FT community,
After reading all replies of what to do on long layovers while not existing airport, any recommendations on what to do if i decide to leave the airport? Flight scheduled to land at 7:30 am and then departing back to US at 7:55 pm later that evening. Have had many layovers in HKG before but not to the tune of 12 hrs. Hold OW Emerald so have visited most of the F/J lounges prior but this time interested in hearing thoughts/recommendations on what to if I decided to leave HKG. Is 12 hrs enough time to exit immigration, quickly explore city, then head back through immigration on the departing flight back home?
Thank you all!
After reading all replies of what to do on long layovers while not existing airport, any recommendations on what to do if i decide to leave the airport? Flight scheduled to land at 7:30 am and then departing back to US at 7:55 pm later that evening. Have had many layovers in HKG before but not to the tune of 12 hrs. Hold OW Emerald so have visited most of the F/J lounges prior but this time interested in hearing thoughts/recommendations on what to if I decided to leave HKG. Is 12 hrs enough time to exit immigration, quickly explore city, then head back through immigration on the departing flight back home?
Thank you all!
Dec 25, 2018, 5:51 pm
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Dec 26, 2018, 3:56 am
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unless your inbound flight is significanly delayed, you have enough time to explore 2/3 sights leisurely (reasonably accessible ones, that is) and return to lounge for shower
Dec 26, 2018, 4:55 am
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Hi,
A651346,
Lots of things to do in HKG with 12 hrs ( Some dependent on the weather) but some could be
Ngong Ping Cable Car
Walk through kowloon (, Nathan Street) and visit the HK History museum
Star Ferry ( then perhaps Tram/MTR to Admiralty walk through the Conrad lobby to Hong kong park ( Conservatory and aviary )with a nice small lake
(Bus/Taxi up to the Peak/ tram down if not too busy)
Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden
Some of the temples
I would give Disneyland a miss unless a great fan ( you can buy HK disneyland souvniers at the disneyland store at the airport
Regards
TBS
A651346,
Lots of things to do in HKG with 12 hrs ( Some dependent on the weather) but some could be
Ngong Ping Cable Car
Walk through kowloon (, Nathan Street) and visit the HK History museum
Star Ferry ( then perhaps Tram/MTR to Admiralty walk through the Conrad lobby to Hong kong park ( Conservatory and aviary )with a nice small lake
(Bus/Taxi up to the Peak/ tram down if not too busy)
Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden
Some of the temples
I would give Disneyland a miss unless a great fan ( you can buy HK disneyland souvniers at the disneyland store at the airport
Regards
TBS