Hours for Transfer Desk in Hong Kong
Sep 18, 2011, 3:02 pm
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Hours for Transfer Desk in Hong Kong
I'll be arriving Hong Kong and connect to TK flight with two separate tickets. There here are 5+ hours overlay in Hong Kong. My understanding is the TK transfer desk will not open until 3 hours before the flight. What's the best way to obtain BP in this case so I can go through security and get to the departure lounge as soon as I arrive in HKG? Or the security line will allow people in without BP but just show the itinerary?
Sep 18, 2011, 4:59 pm
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I'll be arriving Hong Kong and connect to TK flight with two separate tickets. There here are 5+ hours overlay in Hong Kong. My understanding is the TK transfer desk will not open until 3 hours before the flight. What's the best way to obtain BP in this case so I can go through security and get to the departure lounge as soon as I arrive in HKG? Or the security line will allow people in without BP but just show the itinerary?
Sep 19, 2011, 7:15 pm
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I'll be arriving Hong Kong and connect to TK flight with two separate tickets. There here are 5+ hours overlay in Hong Kong. My understanding is the TK transfer desk will not open until 3 hours before the flight. What's the best way to obtain BP in this case so I can go through security and get to the departure lounge as soon as I arrive in HKG? Or the security line will allow people in without BP but just show the itinerary?
Sep 19, 2011, 10:36 pm
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Other option with that length of Stopover is to take the airport express into Central and indulge in a spot of food or retail therapy.
This would allow you to use the in-town check in that opens much earlier.
The train is cheaper for same day return (HK$120 from memory) and if you have bought your flights as seperate itinerarys and have paid HK departure tax on the outgoing ticket, there is a counter that you claim back the departure tax. which is also $120.!
This would allow you to use the in-town check in that opens much earlier.
The train is cheaper for same day return (HK$120 from memory) and if you have bought your flights as seperate itinerarys and have paid HK departure tax on the outgoing ticket, there is a counter that you claim back the departure tax. which is also $120.!
Sep 19, 2011, 10:43 pm
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According to TK's website, OLCI at HKG is possible but getting a BP is not possible.
Without a BP, getting through the security can be challenging. Have done it at other airports/lounges but not sure what's the experience at HKG.
Without a BP, getting through the security can be challenging. Have done it at other airports/lounges but not sure what's the experience at HKG.
Sep 19, 2011, 10:54 pm
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Other option with that length of Stopover is to take the airport express into Central and indulge in a spot of food or retail therapy.
This would allow you to use the in-town check in that opens much earlier.
The train is cheaper for same day return (HK$120 from memory) and if you have bought your flights as seperate itinerarys and have paid HK departure tax on the outgoing ticket, there is a counter that you claim back the departure tax. which is also $120.!
This would allow you to use the in-town check in that opens much earlier.
The train is cheaper for same day return (HK$120 from memory) and if you have bought your flights as seperate itinerarys and have paid HK departure tax on the outgoing ticket, there is a counter that you claim back the departure tax. which is also $120.!
Sep 20, 2011, 12:52 pm
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There you can CI,get your BP and rid of your baggage.
If you don't like to go back to the airport immediately,there are some nice Bars,Bistros on the rooftop where you can enjoy a Cocktail & Harbour View.
The whole process from / to the airport incl.CI will take about 60 min.
Sep 22, 2011, 1:18 am
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Like cmdsea suggested,take the Airport Express to the IFE Terminal 15-20 min.
There you can CI,get your BP and rid of your baggage.
If you don't like to go back to the airport immediately,there are some nice Bars,Bistros on the rooftop where you can enjoy a Cocktail & Harbour View.
The whole process from / to the airport incl.CI will take about 60 min.
There you can CI,get your BP and rid of your baggage.
If you don't like to go back to the airport immediately,there are some nice Bars,Bistros on the rooftop where you can enjoy a Cocktail & Harbour View.
The whole process from / to the airport incl.CI will take about 60 min.
Last edited by wendySFO; Sep 22, 2011 at 1:26 am
Sep 23, 2011, 5:31 pm
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How early? I had problems with the Kowloon in-town check in last month. The TK counter wasn't open at 6pm. I dropped my luggage off at the W concierge, who held it for a few hours and confirmed, "yes, yes, TK opens late."
Sep 24, 2011, 1:27 am
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Sounds odd. I was at Central Stn rather than Kowloon but it opens at 2pm there. Actually at 1.30PM there were already 2 bored looking girls behind the desk so we tried our luck and she warned me it might not work on her computer but after a bit of tapping we were able to check in and offload our bags (our main aim) at 1.35pm and did not even need to wait till 2...
Sep 24, 2011, 11:28 am
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Sounds odd. I was at Central Stn rather than Kowloon but it opens at 2pm there. Actually at 1.30PM there were already 2 bored looking girls behind the desk so we tried our luck and she warned me it might not work on her computer but after a bit of tapping we were able to check in and offload our bags (our main aim) at 1.35pm and did not even need to wait till 2...
http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/p...t-baggage.html
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As i was/am in a similar situation as the OP today, i thought i'd share my experience, also as i couldn't find any definite answer on FT.
As mentioned, transfer desk does not open too early. I tried to get through security without BP but without avail.
Finally went through immigration and to the departure level where there are self service check-in machines that also work for TK. Got my BPs printed and went thrgouh security and the lounges. Only minor issue is that BPs don't show *G status but that's not really a problem.
As mentioned, transfer desk does not open too early. I tried to get through security without BP but without avail.
Finally went through immigration and to the departure level where there are self service check-in machines that also work for TK. Got my BPs printed and went thrgouh security and the lounges. Only minor issue is that BPs don't show *G status but that's not really a problem.
