Transiting through Hong Kong

• You meet the latest entry requirements for your destination.
• You are eligible to transit through Hong Kong.
• You have your negative COVID-19 PCR test result and the necessary laboratory accreditation documentation.
• The full itinerary of your journey is contained in a single booking.
• You have surgical face masks to wear during your journey. Please note that masks with exhalation valves or vents are not permitted.
• You have completed the necessary health and travel history forms.
• You have 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. There are dedicated transfer areas based on whether you are arriving on a flight from the Chinese mainland or from another destination.

• 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.
• If you are in transit for longer than 12 hours, please follow the instructions provided by the Hong Kong International Airport staff.
• A limited number of restaurants, stores and services remain open at the airport. See the full list hereOpen a new window.
• Gates 1-24 are dedicated for flights departing to the Chinese mainland. All other flights will depart from gates 25-72. Only passengers in transit to the Chinese mainland will be allowed in gate 1-24 areas.
• The Wing, First and Plaza Premium Lounge are open to passengers with lounge access according to transit origin, please check the lounge pages for the latest admittance details.

• 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.