The Transiting in HK Thread
Feb 16, 2026 | 2:00 am
#91
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: XMN
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I thought someone had posted a map on here but I cannot find it here or on the HKIA website.
Anyway, I recall there was some time restriction on some transit areas but I docked at Gate 41 the other week and the transit area there was open despite it being in the late evening.
Anyway, I recall there was some time restriction on some transit areas but I docked at Gate 41 the other week and the transit area there was open despite it being in the late evening.
Feb 20, 2026 | 12:21 am
#92
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 2,729
E and W are by far the most reliable as they are open 24 hours, the rest can be a bit hit-and-miss - this map is from the pre-pandemic era and I believe not all of the secondary transit channels have reopened to the hours indicated here (I used to love the transit channel between gates 61-63 - takes you straight up to The Pier!).
Note that to use any of these secondary transit channels you will need that onwards boarding pass for your next flight. If for some reason you don't have that boarding pass, hie thee to E or W.
Mar 3, 2026 | 11:02 pm
#94
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,627
I am spending 14hrs from 6am in the morning.
I do not have status with Cathay - have some status with AA and have their Premier Plat MC.
Is there a lounge with shower facility?
Also which one is better recognized?
Will I able to buy lounge access with Miles/Points whatever?
Cost if you are two passengers?
I do not have status with Cathay - have some status with AA and have their Premier Plat MC.
Is there a lounge with shower facility?
Also which one is better recognized?
Will I able to buy lounge access with Miles/Points whatever?
Cost if you are two passengers?
Last edited by sciconf; Mar 3, 2026 at 11:48 pm
Mar 4, 2026 | 7:20 pm
#95
Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 670
I am spending 14hrs from 6am in the morning.
I do not have status with Cathay - have some status with AA and have their Premier Plat MC.
Is there a lounge with shower facility?
Also which one is better recognized?
Will I able to buy lounge access with Miles/Points whatever?
Cost if you are two passengers?
I do not have status with Cathay - have some status with AA and have their Premier Plat MC.
Is there a lounge with shower facility?
Also which one is better recognized?
Will I able to buy lounge access with Miles/Points whatever?
Cost if you are two passengers?
If you do not have AA Platinum or higher status then the only option is the Plaza Premium lounges, which are pay-in, for money (not miles). Cost depends on how long you stay. Google Plaza Premium Hong Kong for details.
Note that the lounges are in the departures area of the airport and that once you have entered the departures area you can only leave by plane. It is not, in general, permitted to enter the departures area and then exit out to Hong Kong.
Mar 5, 2026 | 9:00 pm
#96
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 357
My inbound plane lands in HKG at 9:10 am and connecting flight departs at 4:05 pm on Thursday.
Would the 6h55m between flights be enough time to even consider adventuring out?
Its a weekday - so have to consider traffic and also getting back thru security / immigration etc.
Other than spending time at Lounge any options airside?
Would the 6h55m between flights be enough time to even consider adventuring out?
Its a weekday - so have to consider traffic and also getting back thru security / immigration etc.
Other than spending time at Lounge any options airside?
Mar 5, 2026 | 11:13 pm
#97
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: HKG
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My inbound plane lands in HKG at 9:10 am and connecting flight departs at 4:05 pm on Thursday.
Would the 6h55m between flights be enough time to even consider adventuring out?
Its a weekday - so have to consider traffic and also getting back thru security / immigration etc.
Other than spending time at Lounge any options airside?
Would the 6h55m between flights be enough time to even consider adventuring out?
Its a weekday - so have to consider traffic and also getting back thru security / immigration etc.
Other than spending time at Lounge any options airside?
Mar 6, 2026 | 12:56 am
#98
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
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Posts: 7,226
Take the Airport Express. It doesn't matter whether it's weekday or weekend. If you just want to be in downtown for a couple of hours, plenty of time.
Mar 6, 2026 | 1:48 am
#99
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 8,239
(And the consistency part I think will go away once T2 airside opens. But that's another day )
Mar 6, 2026 | 9:31 am
#100
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Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 357
Mar 8, 2026 | 4:13 am
#101
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Posts: 866
Some are reporting long line ups at transfer points:
PSA: Transit in HKG airport right now
Mar 9, 2026 | 2:07 am
#103
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Brussels
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Posts: 300
E2 will not open again until August, hopefully with the new scanners that do not require to take things out of the bags.
Not clear if or when the transfer point near gate 65 will open again.
Worth noting in which gate one arrives in order to take the best strategy deciding which transfer point to use, as not always the one "suggested" by the airport signalisation is the best one.
Not clear if or when the transfer point near gate 65 will open again.
Worth noting in which gate one arrives in order to take the best strategy deciding which transfer point to use, as not always the one "suggested" by the airport signalisation is the best one.