Nearly 6hr layover in Hong Kong. Enough Time

[WOLF13]

OK- so arrived in HK this morning at 4:30AM local time. 30mins early.

The GF really didnt want to leave the airport but I told her I was going to go without her, and she ended up coming.

Jumped a cab, got him to take us for a nice view of HK island, then we went to a 24hr restaurant strip.

Very authentic HK place. Away from the sanitation of the airport.

Ate at about 5:30AM with a very interesting group of locals. Mixed bag, from party animals that had been awake all night, to guys that looked a bit over it all.

Stayed there for a while, then to make sure my GF didnt stress out too much, just jumped a cab back to the aiport.

Sitting in the Wings lounge now with still 90mins to departure and wish I stayed in town longer!

Thanks for all the tips, here's some photos of the adventure this morning.

Aaah, this looks good! Stuff open.


Dumplings and Dim Sum


Cannonball run back to HK airport!


Back at the lounge- ready for a long flight to Toronto!

 

[nlagalle]

Glad you made it out of the airport.. 6 hours is a looong time to spend even the the lounge.. 4 was enough for me in the wing last time!

 

[bjm76]

Hi all

Just found this thread and I find that I am in a similar situation in November.
I will be flying from MNL to HKG on CX900, arriving at HKG at 14:35, and my next flight will be QF128, departing at 20:00.
Am flying Y on CX and Premium Economy on QF, so I wont have lounge access (I an NB without QP access.
I do have Priority Pass membership though (part of the Amex Platinum Reserve CC) so I could use a Priority Pass lounge for the 5 1/2 hour layover. (I think all alcohol is on a pay-as-you-consume basis which is disappointing though)

Or should I head into the city for a walk around? I have been to Hong Kong before so I am familiar with the train system etc.

All thoughts and suggestions are most welcome.

Many thanks
bjm76

 

[straitman]

Hi all

Just found this thread and I find that I am in a similar situation in November.
I will be flying from MNL to HKG on CX900, arriving at HKG at 14:35, and my next flight will be QF128, departing at 20:00.
Am flying Y on CX and Premium Economy on QF, so I wont have lounge access (I an NB without QP access.
I do have Priority Pass membership though (part of the Amex Platinum Reserve CC) so I could use a Priority Pass lounge for the 5 1/2 hour layover. (I think all alcohol is on a pay-as-you-consume basis which is disappointing though)

Or should I head into the city for a walk around? I have been to Hong Kong before so I am familiar with the train system etc.

All thoughts and suggestions are most welcome.

Many thanks
bjm76

I would go to town. (literally)

23 min to central via MTR makes it almost a no brainer IMHO.

 

[yohy?!]

Hi all

Just found this thread and I find that I am in a similar situation in November.
I will be flying from MNL to HKG on CX900, arriving at HKG at 14:35, and my next flight will be QF128, departing at 20:00.
Am flying Y on CX and Premium Economy on QF, so I wont have lounge access (I an NB without QP access.
I do have Priority Pass membership though (part of the Amex Platinum Reserve CC) so I could use a Priority Pass lounge for the 5 1/2 hour layover. (I think all alcohol is on a pay-as-you-consume basis which is disappointing though)

Or should I head into the city for a walk around? I have been to Hong Kong before so I am familiar with the train system etc.

All thoughts and suggestions are most welcome.

Many thanks
bjm76

United RCC at HKG is now in Priority Pass also and has free booze I believe.

The Travelers Lounges at HKG have complimentary beer and an ok noodle bar.

 

[Kefci2000]

Hi guys,

I fly into Hong Kong at 5:45AM on a CX flight from Sydney.

My connecting flight to Toronto is at 10:45AM. On CX again. J-Class

What do people think about leaving the airport? Do I have time? Would it be worth it at that time in the morning? How long could it take me to get out of there?

I'm a 1st timer to Hong Kong airport so I'm not really sure.

Thanks in advance for any tips.

Can I ask how the HK to Toronto flight was? I assume it goes over the pole??

Thinking of doing this route in preference to flying via LAX

Thanks

 

[QF WP]

So we want a blow by blow description. Arrived on-time to start?

Thinking of doing this route in preference to flying via LAX

Wouldn't consider any other option - a true AFF'er

 

[simongr]

Can I ask how the HK to Toronto flight was? I assume it goes over the pole??

Thinking of doing this route in preference to flying via LAX

Thanks

So we want a blow by blow description. Arrived on-time to start?


Wouldn't consider any other option - a true AFF'er

Wouldn't a true AFFer fly HKG-NRT-DFW-JFK-Toronto? Or even HKG-NRT-LHR-,LGW-BGI-JFK-Toronto?