Very short Cathay Pacific Transit at Hong Kong airport

[MEL_Traveller]

I have a flight booking via Cathay travelling from MAD to MEL transit via Hong Kong , with a 50 mins layover. Am i crazy or is this something doable for a home hub ?

The other thing to remember is that as you are departing from the EU, EU261 applies.

So if the inbound is late and you miss your connection you may be entitled to €600. You’ll also be entitled, regardless of the reason for the delay, to accommodation and meals appropriate to the length of the delay.

 

[LionKing]

Yes, if you’re at the physical airport the screens are as good as it gets. But if you’re inbound on a plane, getting realtime info is harder.

The website seems to lag the onsite displays.

Passenger Departures, Flights - Hong Kong International Airport

Real-time information of departure flights at Hong Kong International Airport

www.hongkongairport.com

No. There's connecting gates from your PTV which you can refer that to check which gate(s) to go to for your next service.

 

[LionKing]

6 hours you would wait at the airport in the lounge

If 6 hours, I would suggest you can catch an Uber to Tuen Mun Town Plaza (which is only 15 minutes away) and enjoy material freedom, such as Don Don Donki, Aeon, CitiStore for awesome Hong Kong and Japanese snacks.

 

[TheCollecter]

@the8guy we are all way invested now… we gots to know if you make that connection!

 

[TheCollecter]

If 6 hours, I would suggest you can catch an Uber to Tuen Mun Town Plaza (which is only 15 minutes away) and enjoy material freedom, such as Don Don Donki, Aeon, CitiStore for awesome Hong Kong and Japanese snacks.

But does a transit fare include the cost of leaving the airport and re-entering? Beware your onward ticket not being valid if you do this… it may have been some years but I’ve heard of that happening

 

[the8guy]

But does a transit fare include the cost of leaving the airport and re-entering? Beware your onward ticket not being valid if you do this… it may have been some years but I’ve heard of that happening

Interested to know this too ! Why would it not ??

 

[TheCollecter]

Interested to know this too ! Why would it not ??

Cost of customs, immigration - twice… not something a transit would have included in the price. I was planning a transit via HKG just a couple of years ago and figured why not pop in for 2 nights, the fare went up AU$100 but worth it for sure. My other example is someone who should have known better leaving HKG airport to the city to sleep between flights… got back and was told her onward ticket was now invalid. As flight crew for a partner airline they soon gave her a free onward segment, but well she should have known better

 

[MEL_Traveller]

But does a transit fare include the cost of leaving the airport and re-entering? Beware your onward ticket not being valid if you do this… it may have been some years but I’ve heard of that happening

It’s fine, in fact the government will refund taxes in two tickets if you are in transit (even though you’re not technically supposed to ‘enter’ Hong Kong).

i have been entering HKG on through (transit only) tickets since at least 2007 and it’s never been an issue, or even mentioned.

Thailand used to catch pax entering the country during transit but not having paid the departure tax.

 

[TheCollecter]

It’s fine, in fact the government will refund taxes in two tickets if you are in transit (even though you’re not technically supposed to ‘enter’ Hong Kong).

i have been entering HKG on through (transit only) tickets since at least 2007 and it’s never been an issue, or even mentioned.

Thailand used to catch pax entering the country during transit but not having paid the departure tax.

@the8guy looks like you are good to go in, enjoy

 

[Aussie_flyer]

SQ used to have 40 min connections at Changi. Not sure if they still do

 

[SYD]

No. There's connecting gates from your PTV which you can refer that to check which gate(s) to go to for your next service.

Most of the time, but only displays usually within about 30 mins of landing and isn’t always complete (didn’t show my connection this week but we had a longish layover).

Also, it doesn’t always tell you what gate you’re arriving at - that’s equally important in planning - if you know that sometimes it’s better to go the opposite direction as most people and head towards a secondary screening point or at least W1 if you’re heading to the Pier or Bridge lounges.

 

[LionKing]

Most of the time, but only displays usually within about 30 mins of landing and isn’t always complete (didn’t show my connection this week but we had a longish layover).

Also, it doesn’t always tell you what gate you’re arriving at - that’s equally important in planning - if you know that sometimes it’s better to go the opposite direction as most people and head towards a secondary screening point or at least W1 if you’re heading to the Pier or Bridge lounges.

Actually try this app

Hong Kong Flight Info - Apps on Google Play

Track HKIA flights in real-time! The only HK flight tracker you need.

play.google.com

You will know what gate you are arriving and your connecting service.