HKG Airport Transfer
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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HKG Airport Transfer
Quick question--We are flying from SFO to HKG and onward to SIN. This is all ticketed through CX. There is only a 50 minute connection time. It appears the flights typically arrive early. Is it a long distance to walk from the arrival gates from international flights to the area around gate 39? I realize we need to go through security again. The person I am traveling with has knee problems and can walk slowly but if the distance is long and we need to rush, should I request wheelchair assistance? Thanks in advance.
#4
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Assume it's all on the same PNR and you'll have an onward BP to SIN? If so (can even do this on separate tix, but on same is more efficient with less risk), when you deplane, there's usually (to the left in my experience) a pathway to quickly pass security (they do cursory check, usually nothing major), then an elevator/escalator up to departures, generally at or near the Bridge, at least during my connections. It doesn't take long, at all. If you're not delayed, it's more than ample time.
Not sure about the wheel chair thing, but CX may even have it there waiting as you deplane.
Not sure about the wheel chair thing, but CX may even have it there waiting as you deplane.
#5
Join Date: Dec 2016
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There are no "regional departure gates" at HKG. Every destination out of HKG is considered international. All you will need to do is pass through transit security which brings you from arrivals level to departure level. 50 minute connection time shouldn't be any problem as long as your flight from SFO isn't delayed on arrival. CX is very good about this and there is always staff available when you deplane to help transit passengers.
#6
Join Date: Sep 2005
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#7
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Singapore
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For insurance, I would say arrange wheelchair and then let the cabin crew and ground crew know if you have a tight connection. They are usually pretty efficient.
FWIW, no worries if you are on 873 or 893 and miss 691. There is 759 and 619 leaving an hour later. If you are on 879 and miss 715, they will put you on 659 which leaves ar1:45am. CX is good at dealing with misconnects if you are booked on one PNR.
Afternote: looks like you are on 893
FWIW, no worries if you are on 873 or 893 and miss 691. There is 759 and 619 leaving an hour later. If you are on 879 and miss 715, they will put you on 659 which leaves ar1:45am. CX is good at dealing with misconnects if you are booked on one PNR.
Afternote: looks like you are on 893
#9
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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Book the wheelchair.
The "walk" can be a long one if the gate lottery work against you.
Wheelchairs are usually waiting for deplaning CX pax.
The "walk" can be a long one if the gate lottery work against you.
Wheelchairs are usually waiting for deplaning CX pax.
#10
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Tennessee
Programs: SPG, Marriott, United, SWA, AA
Posts: 700
How do you book a wheelchair with CX? I have an award flight in J (with my wife who is able bodied) on CX in Feb. It will be MNL-HKG-LAX. I am concerned about a long walk at HKG with luggage. Thanks!
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#12
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Tennessee
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How much prior to flight would you advise doing this? I have never had to do this before so forgive my ignorance. I am am usually pretty fit but I need a total hip replacement which will happen not long after this flight. So just call (CX) reservations and give them the request? These are OW redemption tickets on CX that I used my AA miles to purchase. Thanks!
#13
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 765
How much prior to flight would you advise doing this? I have never had to do this before so forgive my ignorance. I am am usually pretty fit but I need a total hip replacement which will happen not long after this flight. So just call (CX) reservations and give them the request? These are OW redemption tickets on CX that I used my AA miles to purchase. Thanks!
Edited to add: I found this link, which gives some extra info and suggests 48h as the minimum. https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...assengers.html
Last edited by bobbytables; Dec 12, 2019 at 9:45 pm Reason: Add link
#14
Join Date: Nov 2018
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Don't forget that there's always at least 1 ground staff meeting each flight at HKG and they usually have names for tight connections, just identify yourself if you're on it and they'll help you.
#15
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: New York, NY - USA
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How well do you know the airport? I can breeze through HKG with my eyes closed... I feel like I know every little corner of this airport to the point of it being both incredible and disturbing.
Then again, if you're asking this question, you don't know it that well... 50 minutes won't be enough if you arrive at "The Annex" as I call it... that is, the island with gates in the 500's... gotta take a bus... if it were me, I could do it and have done it multiple times... but I know exactly where to go and what to do.... if you don't, then I would budget 90 minutes minimum to be safe.
As I think others have mentioned, if it's on one PNR, chances are they'll be waiting for you at the gate to escort you... in which case you'll be fine.
Then again, if you're asking this question, you don't know it that well... 50 minutes won't be enough if you arrive at "The Annex" as I call it... that is, the island with gates in the 500's... gotta take a bus... if it were me, I could do it and have done it multiple times... but I know exactly where to go and what to do.... if you don't, then I would budget 90 minutes minimum to be safe.
As I think others have mentioned, if it's on one PNR, chances are they'll be waiting for you at the gate to escort you... in which case you'll be fine.