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Cathay Pacific (CX)

Hong Kong

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Everything you need to know about flying with Cathay Pacific. Check-in deadlines, boarding times, and expert tips to make your Cathay Pacific flight smooth and stress-free.

Check-in & Boarding Timeline

Online Check-in

Opens24hbefore departure
Closes1hbefore departure

Airport Check-in

Opens2hbefore departure
Closes1hbefore departure

Boarding

Opens30mbefore departure
Closes10mbefore departure
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Airport-Specific Exceptions

Airport Check-in
Domestic
Closes1h 15m+15m
International
Closes1h 15m+15m

Earlier check-in closure at Paris CDG due to local infrastructure requirements.

Airport Check-in
Domestic
Closes1h 30m+30m
International
Closes1h 30m+30m

In-town Check-In facility (via Airport Express) at Hong Kong closes earlier than standard airport counters.

Travel Tips

Recommendation

Arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure; for large or security-intensive airports like in India, arrive 3.5–4 hours ahead.

Bag Drop

If you have checked luggage, do not delay your baggage drop; counters close 60 minutes before departure, or earlier at some airports.

Recommendation

Use online or mobile check-in to minimize waiting time and ensure you have your boarding pass in advance.

Airline Information

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