Checked baggage for domestic connecting-flight in China from international flight

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I am planning to travel to Xiamen, China from Berlin, Germany and some of the flights have a stopover in a Chinese city like Guangzhou or Beijing. In this case, do I need to take my luggage first from arrival and checking in again my baggage for the domestic flight to Xiamen?






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Do you have to get your checked luggage on a connecting international flight?

If you're connecting in the U.S., they require everyone from international flights to re-check their baggage upon the first landing point.

Do I have to pick up my luggage on a domestic connecting flight?

If your bag is tagged to your next or final destination, you may need to pick up your bags and place them on the connection drop-off belt. If it is not tagged to your next or final destination, then you will definitely need to pick up your bags and check them in for your next flight.

Do I need to change my luggage on a connecting flight?

If you have booked your connecting flights independently, the airline is under no obligation to transfer your baggage to your connecting flight. In this case, you will need to collect your baggage after your first flight and re-check your baggage before your connecting flight.

Can I check my bag all the way through when my connecting flight is on a separate ticket?

Conclusion. Unfortunately, there is no way to ensure that your luggage will be checked through when traveling on two separate tickets.



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