How to Transit at Hong Kong International Airport T1, Chek Lap Kok - Connecting Flight Transfer

Layover at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) 0:14 - Single PNR/ Airside Transfer Usually you don't have to pass through immigration to retrieve your luggage. With an Onward Flight Boarding Pass, After arriving at Hong Kong International Airport, simply follow the directional sign guiding you to Transfer. Your passport and boarding pass will be checked. Passengers aged 11 or above holding electronic travel document can use the e-Security Gates, or proceed to the Assisted Channels. You must go through security screening before heading to the boarding gate of your onward flight. 0:56 - Without Onward Flight Boarding Pass check the location of your airline’s transfer desk. Follow the directional signs to your designated transfer desk area to obtain your boarding pass. All the transfer desks are located at the arrivals level 5. Transfer desk W1 is at gate 36. E1 and E2 are near immigration passport control. And desk M1 is at the midfield concourse, gate 211. You must go through security screening before heading to your boarding gate. Follow the sign guiding you to the departures level for boarding gates. Passengers are advised to be at their boarding gates at least 30 minutes before departure. Hong Kong International Airport offers e-Boarding Gates with a simple face scan. To use the e-Boarding Gates, passengers must Be 11 years or older, hold an electronic travel document and have completed identity verification at the e-Security Gates. 2:00 - Separate tickets/ PNRs (Self Transfer) ------------------------- checked baggage will not be automatically transferred to the final destination. Exceptions may apply for connections with the same airline or partner airlines, but is not guaranteed. Passengers are advised to confirm baggage transfer policies with their airline before travel. If your baggage is not checked through, you will need to go through immigration upon arrival. Follow the signs to Immigration, complete the clearance process, proceed to the Baggage Reclaim Hall to collect your baggage. Information boards will display the assigned carousel for your flight. After reclaiming your baggage, go through Customs and Excise control before entering the Arrivals Hall. If you have extra time, you may choose to exit the airport and explore Hong Kong. To board your onward flight, check in and obtain your boarding pass, then proceed to the Departures area. Go through security screening and follow the signs to your departure gate. If you hold a passport from a country that requires a visa to enter Hong Kong, please ensure you have obtained a visa before your trip. 3:17 - Things to do at HKIA -------------------- Free reclining seats are available near departure gates and in designated rest zones, but they do get occupied quickly. Overnight passengers often sleep on benches and the floor in the Quiet Zones. As the night progresses, the airport becomes less crowded. Lounges offer food, drinks, showers, and comfortable seating. You can access lounges by flying in premium class, having elite airline status, using lounge membership programs such as Priority Pass, DragonPass, holding certain credit cards, example Amex Platinum, Visa Infinite, or paying for entry at select lounges. The free shower facilities include a hair dryer, shampoo, and bath gel free of charge, while towels and other shower essentials can be purchased from the vending machine. A food court is available on Level 7 after departures, with numerous dining options spread across the airside and landside areas. A 24-hour eatery is located near Gate 11. The Airport offers a variety of amenities, including children's play areas, the SkyDeck for panoramic runway views, and is among the airports with the highest number of charging areas throughout the terminals. Passengers can find plenty of seating with USB-A and USB-C charging points, as well as working desks for a comfortable workspace. Hot and cold drinking water facilities are also available in the restricted area, medical service, 5:05 - Airport Layout ------------------------- Gates 1 to 36 are Located in the main concourse. Gates 40 to 80 are Connected via moving walkways and the Automated People Mover (APM) train. The Midfield Concourse, which includes Gates 201 to 230, is accessible via the APM or a shuttle bus. Sky Bridge connects Terminal 1 with the Satellite Concourse (gates 13-22) Terminal 2 is currently undergoing upgrades and is expected to reopen in 2025. 6:51 - Transportation Arrivals Hall is divided into Hall A and Hall B, where passengers meet greeters, access transportation, and find various services. the Airport Express train departs every 10 minutes and reaches Hong Kong Station in 24 minutes, stopping at Tsing Yi and Kowloon along the way. Time: 05:54 to 00:48 daily You can choose the pickup point for Uber or other ride options using the app. 7:15 - Hotel Cozi Resort, Tuen Mun - 14km from HK International Airport