HKG short transit question
Jul 21, 2012, 4:54 am
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HKG short transit question
I will be traveling from MAA in India to PEK via HKG in mid-September; this will be my first time ever in HKG. MAA-HKG is on CX but HKG-PEK is on KA (Dragonair) and I have only a 50 minute layover in HKG. Will this be sufficient? If not, I will need to change my flight schedules (sucks, cos the alternates will involve traveling either TG via BKK or my HKG-PEK leg will be on CA - neither of which appear attractive options to me). 
Appreciate advise/help. If it helps, am traveling business class.
Appreciate advise/help. If it helps, am traveling business class.
Jul 21, 2012, 6:32 am
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In some cases, this is a legal connection (depending on the actual flight numbers). However, if there are no later flights that day, protection is useless if all you want to do is get there that day. If schedule is of high importance, than I would recommend changing your itinerary, despite 50min being a legal, protected, and often-attempted (and succeed) transfer.
Jul 21, 2012, 6:33 am
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Jul 21, 2012, 9:38 pm
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I'm probably biased because I live in HKG, but having been to ICN also I don't see what the bip hoopla is? It's a much smaller airport and doesn't nearly have the capacity of HKG, and the fact that HKG can run just as smoothly as ICN should make the larger operation more impressive. 
(Although the Korean cultural experiences are neat).
Going back to the question, 50 minutes is enough as long as your plane isn't delayed. CX will have agents in the terminal at your arrival gate with signs for your flight number and name if you are cutting it close and they'll help escort you to the next flight or give you further details.
So no worries, enjoy.
(Although the Korean cultural experiences are neat).Going back to the question, 50 minutes is enough as long as your plane isn't delayed. CX will have agents in the terminal at your arrival gate with signs for your flight number and name if you are cutting it close and they'll help escort you to the next flight or give you further details.
So no worries, enjoy.
It's pretty hard to experience the best airport in the world when you are stuck in Hong Kong. You'd have to route through ICN instead.
Jul 22, 2012, 6:34 am
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I'm probably biased because I live in HKG, but having been to ICN also I don't see what the bip hoopla is? It's a much smaller airport and doesn't nearly have the capacity of HKG, and the fact that HKG can run just as smoothly as ICN should make the larger operation more impressive. (Although the Korean cultural experiences are neat).
(Although the Korean cultural experiences are neat).I think the #1 thing missing from HKG is an airside transit hotel. I know they have a hotel outside of immigration but nothing beats the convenience of waking up and going directly to your gate without the hassle of luggage, security and check ins. As an HKG resident you wouldn't need this feature but it sure comes in handy for long connections.
Jul 22, 2012, 8:03 pm
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Thanks ppl ! Very useful, and I get the feeling that unlike a lot of other airports, 50 mins is probably sufficient in HKG. Will leave you to finish off the ICN v/s HKG championship
! Thanks again !!!
Going back to the question, 50 minutes is enough as long as your plane isn't delayed. CX will have agents in the terminal at your arrival gate with signs for your flight number and name if you are cutting it close and they'll help escort you to the next flight or give you further details.
Thanks ppl ! Very useful, and I get the feeling that unlike a lot of other airports, 50 mins is probably sufficient in HKG. Will leave you to finish off the ICN v/s HKG championship
! Thanks again !!!