Can I transit through Hong Kong Covid?

All passengers with travel history in the past 21 days from overseas countries and Taiwan transiting through Hong Kong are required to present a medical certificate indicating a negative COVID-19 test result. The test must be taken within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time of the flight to Hong Kong.

Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Hong Kong?

Assuming you are booked on connecting flights on the same airline or alliance (e.g. Cathay Pacific and American Airlines), your baggage will be checked through to Beijing. In that case, in Hong Kong, you will go through a security screening, but not through customs or immigration.

Is Hong Kong airport safe?

At Hong Kong International Airport, safety has long been at the heart of our business. We strive to be the world’s safest airport and are committed to creating an injury-free workplace. Our safety strategy institutionalises innovative and disciplined safety work processes.

Do you go through security between connecting flights?

Do I need to go through security for a connecting flight? When you’re connecting from an international flight to a domestic one, you’ll always have to exit and reenter security as you’ll need to go through customs and immigration (unless you have gone through preclearance aboard, which is rare).

Is HK airport open for transit?

Transit/ Transfer Services Resume Gradually from June 2020 Air transit/transfer services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) have resumed gradually.

Is Hong Kong airport operating?

The airport is the world’s busiest cargo gateway and one of the world’s busiest passenger airports. The airport is operated by the Airport Authority 24 hours a day and is the primary hub for Cathay Pacific (the flag carrier of Hong Kong), Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express and Air Hong Kong (cargo carrier).

How much time do you need for a connecting flight in Hong Kong?

How long will you need to allow for a connection in Hong Kong? These days, with things so quiet, you could probably safely do it in one hour. The cautious traveler may prefer to factor in 90 minutes.

Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Amsterdam?

You don’t have to clear customs but you will have to get from pier E to B and go through security and passport control which is at he head of pier D. There is a fast track lane for short connections. If your flight is on the screen there you can use this lane.

Do you have to go through customs for layover flights?

For international layover flights, you will normally have to go through customs and immigration at the connecting airport. For flights with a layover in Canada or the USA, you will need to go through immigration and fill out the necessary customs paperwork even if you are not staying in the country.

What is a short layover at the airport?

Sometimes, this will mean staying on the aircraft while it lands to drop off and pick up passengers. Other times, it will mean you have to get off the plane and board a new one at the airport. When you only have a very limited time to make your connecting flight, this is called a short layover (or a tight connection).

What if I am taking a connecting flight at Hong Kong International Airport?

If you are taking a connecting flight at Hong Kong International Airport, please pay attention to the steps below. After arriving at Hong Kong International Airport, simply follow the directional sign guiding you to the departures level for boarding gates.

What should I consider when planning an international layover?

Try to take into account the time you will need to go through customs and immigration for international layovers. You may also need to consider the time it takes to change terminals if your flights are with different airlines and also the size of the airport you are traveling to.