1) Transit Service

The Airport Transit Desk is located at Area E1 on the Arrival Level. Please approach the E1 transfer desk at least 40 minutes before the departure time for check in procedure.

2) Through Check-In Service

For more convenience, Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express Airways passengers with flight connections on the following carriers can obtain their boarding passes for their onward flights upon checking in on their departure city. Partnered airlines included Hong Kong Airlines (HX), Hong Kong Express Airways (UO), Hainan Airlines (HU), China Airlines (CI), EVA Airways (BR), Mandarin Airlines (AE) and Air New Zealand (NZ).

3) Transit Services for Upstream Check-in Passengers

Passengers flying with Hong Kong Airlines/ Hong Kong Express Airways are privileged to enjoy upstream check-in services in Mainland China before their transit in Hong Kong:

Shenzhen International Airport

• Passengers who take transit buses departing from Shenzhen International Airport may pick up their boarding passes right at the Shenzhen International Airport and check-in their baggage at Hong Kong Airlines/ Hong Kong Express Airways counter at T1 Aisle K in the Hong Kong International Airport upon their arrival at Hong Kong.
• Transit time: 180 minutes (from transit bus departure time to flight scheduled departure time)
   

Macau & Pearl River Delta (PRD) Ferry Terminal

• Passengers who take ferries in Macau (Maritime Ferry Terminal), Dongguan Humen, Shekou and Shenzhen Fu Yong Ferry Terminal may enjoy upstream check-in services at the terminal. They will have their boarding pass and baggage tagged to the final destinations.
• Transit time: 65 minutes (from ferry arrival time at Hong Kong to flight scheduled departure time) for those passengers without airline checked baggage ;
  120 minutes for those who failed for upstream check-in.
   

Shenzhen Kingkey Banner Centre

• Passengers can check in and have their boarding pass issued at Shenzhen Kingley Banner Centre for flights departing from Hong Kong. Upon arriving at Hong Kong International Airport, proceed to T1 Aisle K for baggage check-in.
• Transit time: 150 minutes (time to arrive at the check-in counter prior to flight scheduled departure time)
   

4) Upstream Baggage Tag Through Services

To correspond to Pearl River Delta (PRD) Transportation Developments, the ‘Air to Sea’ and ‘Sea to Air’ Upstream Baggage Tag Through Services are implemented at the SkyPier of the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

(i) Air to Sea Transfer

Passengers holding a valid China Visa can enjoy this service traveling to Macau, Fu Yong, Humen, Shekou, Zhongshan and Zhuhai from the HKIA.
(ii) Sea to Air Transfer

Confirmed tickets must be presented if passengers are coming in by sea, please ensure arrival at the airport 120 minutes before departure.

Information listed above is for reference only, please access relevant websites for the latest details.

Important Items

• Passengers MUST purchase ticket at the CKS Air / Sea Transfer Desk 1 hour (with check-in luggage) or 30 minutes (without check-in luggage) BEFORE the sailing time.
• Passengers are exempted from Hong Kong immigration or customs' formalities for flight arrival, ticket booking and ferry travelling.
• For details about free luggage allowance, please click here.

Boarding Requirements
Passengers should possess the following documents before boarding:

Air - Sea Transfer

• Valid ferry ticket which can be purchased at Air/Sea Transfer Desk, located at Level 5 of the Passenger Terminal Building, HKIA
• Valid passport and visa for the intended destinations

Sea - Air Transfer

• Valid ferry ticket
• Valid air ticket with confirmed seat for same-day departure
• Valid passport and visa for intended destinations / onward destinations