Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a comfortable way to spend hours at HK airport.
I have to see a relative off on a plane, then have to wait for a different plane for about 9 hours. As I want to see them safely on their plane, I am going through customs as wel. Then I have a 9 hour wait. I've tried to buy a day pass to the airline lounges but they say no.
Ifs there any comfortable way to spend hours at Hk airport? In Bangkok there's a day lounge where you can surf the net, get coffee, sit in comfortable chairs and watch TV, or get hair done. Is there anything similar in HK?
Any ideas gratefully received thanks.
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9 hours. Not to be critical of your plan but wouldn't it make more sense to go back to Central and find somewhere to hang out around there? It's only a 20 minute trip after all.
As for what to do at an airport, I used to be an expert when I flew a couple times a week.
- Planespotting.
- Bring DVD player and watch movies. This also works on a laptop.
- Bring laptop and surf.
- Computer games.
- Read.
- Peoplewatch.
- Shop.
- Work on your novel.
- Walk around and explore.
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aemom
18 yrs ago
There is a pay-as-you-go lounge. From the HK airport website: "The Travelers' Lounge 2261 2612 24 hours Shower & Pay-in Lounge
Never been there, so I can't comment on facilities. Perhaps the entry fee would be equal to transportation fees to Central?
The airport hotel used to have a special rate for 12 hours (9pm to 9 am). Not sure if it still does - the regular daily rate is quite high now.
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Thanks for both comments. I feel like I cant be bothered going back into Central, though I suppose I might end up doing that.
aemom, I'll check that lounge out.
Thanks again.
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There is a travellers Lounge which you pay to use their facilities which has similar facilities as airlines lounges as well as massage, beauty salon etc.
http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/tbu/shower_pay.htm
The other option is to grab snacks/coffee and read a good book. There is a good location where you can pull an single seater armchair to sit in privacy(opposite the level 7 foodcourt in terminal 1).
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Have just called them and had a look at their website.
There's a private area to have a sleep. Shower and hairdryer provided. International newspapers. All day buffet, internet.
$350 for a five hour package. I'd spend that much on a few snacks and coffees probably, so it's very good value.
I feel a lot happier now, thanks all!!
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If you check out the new terminal 2 building, you will see there is now a cinema there, as well as loads of shops and restaurants. You could also catch the bus (5 mins) to Tung Chung and visit the Citygate outlet stores.
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I read the original post as meaning that sandyshores needed to see off a relative on their flight and then catch a plane herself/himself 9 hours later. Hence being able to go through customs. Although - sandyshores - I would check that the check in desks are open for your flight that far in advance of the flight (although you should be able to check in at the airport express that day or the day before depending on the airline)
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MJ1
18 yrs ago
Go to HK Disneyland, it's just around the corner.
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Starbuck's is correct, of course I have a ticket!!
I always put my luggage on at the airport express the day before and get my boarding pass.
After that, you can just go straight through. There's no gate allocation at that time, just have to keep an eye on the departure screens.
But thank you all for your input!
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