HBA-SYD-NRT transfer question
May 7, 2008, 2:04 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist, Marriott LT Titanium, AA Plat Pro/LT Plat
Posts: 1,205
HBA-SYD-NRT transfer question
I'm looking at taking QF1020 to connect with QF21. Can my bags be through checked? Will I clear outgoing immigration at HBA or SYD? Since it's an almost 10 hour connection, I'd like to leave the airport and am wondering about the logistics. Thanks!
May 7, 2008, 2:08 pm
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: Nah.
Posts: 13,967
I would say yes to checking the bags on the connection, but 10 hours is a long time. You can ask at checkin, but I'm not sure what QF's limit is--I've checked bags through with longer than 10 hours on other airlines, just not QF.
You will clear immigration when leaving SYD since QF1020 is a domestic flight.
You will clear immigration when leaving SYD since QF1020 is a domestic flight.
May 7, 2008, 2:54 pm
#3
In Memoriam
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Katoomba (Blue Mountains)
Programs: Mucci
Posts: 8,083
Since your HBA-SYD flight is domestic, you will clear outbound immigration at SYD. Your bags will be through checked. HBA-SYD will be a purely domestic flight.
Please free to leave the airport, and get into SYD and to some touristy stuff.
Dave
Please free to leave the airport, and get into SYD and to some touristy stuff.
Dave
May 7, 2008, 3:02 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist, Marriott LT Titanium, AA Plat Pro/LT Plat
Posts: 1,205
The reason I asked about immigration was because I saw on this thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=816268 where someone mentioned flying MEL-SYD-SFO and going through immigration at MEL.
Thanks to you both!
Thanks to you both!
May 7, 2008, 5:25 pm
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist, Marriott LT Titanium, AA Plat Pro/LT Plat
Posts: 1,205
May 7, 2008, 5:55 pm
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist, Marriott LT Titanium, AA Plat Pro/LT Plat
Posts: 1,205
Forgot to ask, what time should I get back to SYD by to allow enough time for immigration, security, etc. (flying in J if that helps).
May 7, 2008, 6:11 pm
#8
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold(OWE), QF LTG, MR Plat, IHG Spire, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,156
In this case, as you depart from the international terminal, you clear customs in airport where you commence your journey.
May 7, 2008, 6:18 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: OOL Australia
Programs: QFF (Gold), Skywards, Rapid Rewards,United, Velocity, Hilton Silver
Posts: 2,440
Security should not be too long as you are the second last flight of the night. Cathay also flying at same time to Hongkong.
I would be walking into the terminal no later than 8:30pm
May 8, 2008, 12:49 pm
#10
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist, Marriott LT Titanium, AA Plat Pro/LT Plat
Posts: 1,205
May 8, 2008, 12:54 pm
#11
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist, Marriott LT Titanium, AA Plat Pro/LT Plat
Posts: 1,205
Your flights scheduled departure is 9:55pm so checkin for business will close at 8:55pm.
Security should not be too long as you are the second last flight of the night. Cathay also flying at same time to Hongkong.
I would be walking into the terminal no later than 8:30pm
Security should not be too long as you are the second last flight of the night. Cathay also flying at same time to Hongkong.
I would be walking into the terminal no later than 8:30pm
May 8, 2008, 4:43 pm
#12
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Melbourne
Programs: ►QFWP/LTG►VA WP►HyattExpl.►HiltonGold►ALL Silver
Posts: 21,995
May 9, 2008, 3:02 am
#14
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: London, Sydney
Programs: Muccihood de la Rotisserie Doree, BAEC Gold, SAS Eurobonus basic, Ansett Golden Wing :-(
Posts: 3,114
A few weeks ago I enjoyed a 2 hour lunch in Potts Pt with friends during the layover; arriving back at the airport an hour prior to the flight (since you will already be checked in) would not cause you any problems, and still give you time for a drink in the lounge.
James