Changing Airlines at Hong Kong Airport

Lthecyclingninja on 26/01/2019 - 21:10

Hi all,

I thought would take advantage of the Virgin Airlines sale for a cheap fare to Hong Kong and then taking the flight out to my intended destination with Cathay. I have previously transited through HK but it has always been with the same airline so baggage is automatically put on the next flight.

As I am booking this myself (and it't not a code share arrangement), it seems I will have to first pick up my bags from the Virgin flight and then re-check them in for my Cathay outbound flight. Have done a bit of research and it's unclear if I have to first pick up the Cathay tickets on landing from a transit desk. Also wondering how long I need to take into account for picking up bags and checking them in again.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Regards
Sean

Travel

Comments

  • Flying Ace on 26/01/2019 - 22:23

    You shouldn't have to collect tickets or anything like that. Everything is digital now. Take a hard copy of your reservation on your trip and you'll be fine.

  • maverick1 on 26/01/2019 - 22:40
    +3

    You will need to do Immi >> Collect your luggage (incase of checked in)>> check in your luggage with Cathay>>do security/immi again…have at least 2 hours in hand assuming minimal delays to your flight into HKG…

  • 87percent on 26/01/2019 - 22:49
    +1

    Recently did 1hr layover in HK, and that was with the same airline and only just made it AND we had someone escort us through the airport.. id imagine a minimum of 2hrs

  • Donaldhump on 26/01/2019 - 23:35
    +2

    Clear immigration, clear customs, buy duty free, collect bags, exit, sell duty free at 100% markup to a taxi driver, go to the departure section and go to Cathay line and checkin

    • Rescue 26 on 27/01/2019 - 08:04

      Hong Kong is a duty free port. The taxi driver can buy it cheaper at Mongkok.

  • thecyclingninja on 27/01/2019 - 07:36

    Thanks all for the comments. I have 8 hours between flights (if not delayed in Melbourne) so I think I will be OK.

  • WreckTangle on 27/01/2019 - 09:35
    +1

    Whats your final destination OP?

  • suchis on 31/01/2019 - 07:36
    +1

    FLIO app will give u info on airport plus some discounts.

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