6 hour layover HKG - rainy day in the forecast
Mar 22, 2016, 5:21 pm
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6 hour layover HKG - rainy day in the forecast
Flying in to HKG on Thursday at 2pm. Connecting flight doesn't leave until 8pm.
Originally planned on heading in to town for a few hours, but the forecast calls for rain all day
Is it still worth heading to town, or would you stay in the airport? (We are flying in F and have invitations to the lounges)
Thanks in advance
Originally planned on heading in to town for a few hours, but the forecast calls for rain all day
Is it still worth heading to town, or would you stay in the airport? (We are flying in F and have invitations to the lounges)
Thanks in advance
Mar 22, 2016, 7:17 pm
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It really depends what you intend to do in town, I normally go to IFC, just to look at shops, its right above the AEL station so rain won't be a problem. If you intend to go around...it could be tricky.
By the way, if you have big carry-ons you can deposit them (for a fee) in the station.
By the way, if you have big carry-ons you can deposit them (for a fee) in the station.
Flying in to HKG on Thursday at 2pm. Connecting flight doesn't leave until 8pm.
Originally planned on heading in to town for a few hours, but the forecast calls for rain all day
Is it still worth heading to town, or would you stay in the airport? (We are flying in F and have invitations to the lounges)
Thanks in advance
Originally planned on heading in to town for a few hours, but the forecast calls for rain all day
Is it still worth heading to town, or would you stay in the airport? (We are flying in F and have invitations to the lounges)
Thanks in advance
Mar 22, 2016, 7:22 pm
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Flying in to HKG on Thursday at 2pm. Connecting flight doesn't leave until 8pm.
Originally planned on heading in to town for a few hours, but the forecast calls for rain all day
Is it still worth heading to town, or would you stay in the airport? (We are flying in F and have invitations to the lounges)
Thanks in advance
Originally planned on heading in to town for a few hours, but the forecast calls for rain all day
Is it still worth heading to town, or would you stay in the airport? (We are flying in F and have invitations to the lounges)
Thanks in advance
Mar 22, 2016, 8:15 pm
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There's the S1 bus (@HKD3.50 each way) to Tung Chung and the outlet mall... Food court is a lot better than airport (but not first class standard)
It may be without eChannel immigration clearance staying airside would be the choice.
Happy wandering
Fred
It may be without eChannel immigration clearance staying airside would be the choice.
Happy wandering
Fred
Mar 22, 2016, 8:31 pm
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you could either go to IFC or elements, both are great shopping centre and both are at the other side of the airport express. weather would have nothing to do with it. Enjoy.
Apr 15, 2016, 8:06 am
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Similar question but timing tighter
In about a month have a layover at HKG on the way to SGN. Scheduled arrival is 6:40pm, connection to SGN 11:05 pm, both flights on UA. The theoretical connection time is 4 hr 25 min. Allowing for immigration & return to airport & the on-going departure formalities, seems like the "free" time is (maybe) 2 hrs & this would be in the evening rather than daytime. Suggestions? Or just tough it out in a lounge (although the UA lounge is likely to still be closed for renovation).
Apr 15, 2016, 9:33 am
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In about a month have a layover at HKG on the way to SGN. Scheduled arrival is 6:40pm, connection to SGN 11:05 pm, both flights on UA. The theoretical connection time is 4 hr 25 min. Allowing for immigration & return to airport & the on-going departure formalities, seems like the "free" time is (maybe) 2 hrs & this would be in the evening rather than daytime. Suggestions? Or just tough it out in a lounge (although the UA lounge is likely to still be closed for renovation).
Apr 15, 2016, 3:18 pm
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OK, check via UA time table for May, on some(?) midweek days it's 9:55, but 11:05 on (most?) others.
Last edited by BH62; Apr 15, 2016 at 3:32 pm Reason: added time table info
Apr 16, 2016, 6:08 am
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On May 20, it is 11:05pm. And yes, you arrive HKG on May 20 if you depart the US on May 19.
But with just 4 hours or so, I'd stay at a lounge, if you have access. Not worth the trouble going out.
But with just 4 hours or so, I'd stay at a lounge, if you have access. Not worth the trouble going out.
Apr 20, 2016, 4:24 am
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Other than that, it will be risky.
Datapoint - UA 179 uses different aircrafts based on the days of the week.
On MWFS, UA 159 will continue to UA 179 (GUM > HKG > SGN). UA 116 will use the UA 180 aircraft arrived in the morning (SGN > HKG > GUM) and return to GUM.
For the rest, UA 179/180 will use the same aircraft previously arrived from GUM.
Thus the schedule difference.
Apr 20, 2016, 1:43 pm
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You will definitely have enough time to Tung Chung for a decent dinner and a short visit.
Other than that, it will be risky.
Datapoint - UA 179 uses different aircrafts based on the days of the week.
On MWFS, UA 159 will continue to UA 179 (GUM > HKG > SGN). UA 116 will use the UA 180 aircraft arrived in the morning (SGN > HKG > GUM) and return to GUM.
For the rest, UA 179/180 will use the same aircraft previously arrived from GUM.
Thus the schedule difference.
Other than that, it will be risky.
Datapoint - UA 179 uses different aircrafts based on the days of the week.
On MWFS, UA 159 will continue to UA 179 (GUM > HKG > SGN). UA 116 will use the UA 180 aircraft arrived in the morning (SGN > HKG > GUM) and return to GUM.
For the rest, UA 179/180 will use the same aircraft previously arrived from GUM.
Thus the schedule difference.
Apr 20, 2016, 3:25 pm
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1. SQ SKL is located approximately above the immigration hall.
2. There is an access point for transit next to the immigration hall.
3. HKG-SGN will be mostly departing from North Satellite (Gate 5xx). The shuttle bus to North Satellite approximately below the immigration hall.
You will be able to determine if it is worth the wait (for immigration).
Also, the extra security check is done at gate (after the announced boarding time) per TSA rule (UA is subject to this rule as a U.S. airline, not because of being U.S. bound).