Transiting through Hong Kong

• You meet the latest entry requirements for your destination.
• You are eligible to transit through Hong Kong.
• The full itinerary of your journey is contained in a single booking.
• You have face masks to wear during your journey.
• You completed the necessary health and travel history forms 
• You checked the latest information on your departing flight – at some airports, we may be operating from a different terminal to normal.

Expect the airport check-in to take a little longer than usual. Arrive 2-3 hours before your flight.

• You can check in on cathaypacific.com up to 48 hours in advance but will still need to collect your boarding pass from a check-in counter.
• Complete your health declaration on the Cathay mobile app ahead of time.
• Passengers transiting through Hong Kong must carry a printed boarding pass. Self-printed and mobile boarding passes will not be accepted.

When you arrive at Hong Kong International Airport, follow the signs to the transfer point.

• You will be given a sticker indicating that you are in transit.
• After your temperature and documents are checked, head straight to the departures level.
• A limited number of restaurants, stores and services remain open at the airport. See the full list hereOpen a new window.
• The Wing, First  remains open to all passengers with lounge access, with no changes in operation hours. The Wing, First is located on Level 7, Terminal 1 near gates 1 to 4.

• Leave for your gate at least 60 minutes before your flight’s departure time. 
• We will board flights by row number to ensure reasonable physical distancing between you and your fellow passengers.
• You will need to temporarily remove your face mask at the boarding gate while we do a security check with your passport photo.