HKG Connection Times

[Vic]

I'm just seeking advice on a HKG connection. I was originally planning to train from Beijing to HKG, which needed a night in hongkong.

I'm now flight CX scheduled to land at 17:25, in business class.
What are the thoughts about connecting to the QF flight to MEL at scheduled for 20:05?

Both flights are on separate PNR.

Good idea, bad idea. Is 2 hours 40 connection too short? I assume I will need to clear immigration and collect luggage.

I might be able to do this hand luggage only.

 

[elanshin]

I'm just seeking advice on a HKG connection. I was originally planning to train from Beijing to HKG, which needed a night in hongkong.

I'm now flight CX scheduled to land at 17:25, in business class.
What are the thoughts about connecting to the QF flight to MEL at scheduled for 20:05?

Both flights are on separate PNR.

Good idea, bad idea. Is 2 hours 40 connection too short? I assume I will need to clear immigration and collect luggage.

CX - QF should be able to be checked through even on separate PNRs. 2.5h is more than enough at HKG if its checked through.

The other option of course if you havent booked is CX105 which departs around midnight.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

In and of itself 2 hours 40 connection in HKG is oodles of time, even on separate tickets, having to pass immigration and collect luggage, and head upstairs to re-check… if any or all of that was necessary.

Even on a slow day with long lines at immigration I’ve been out within an hour.

The main issue is the reliability of the PEK-HKG flight. It seems to largely be on time according to flightaware, but a few shockers in there, including one departure as late as 2234 (against 1340 scheduled). And that’s the issue with flights in and around the mainland… there’s weather, ATC restrictions, all sorts.

I wouldn’t risk the connection in this case, even with HLO, unless the second flight is fully refundable.

 

[sudoer]

It'd be a no from me, surely there are earlier options if you wanted a same day connection. Double no during typhoon season.