Transit in Beijing to another International flight
I am arriving in Beijing for a connection to Bangkok with American Airlines. My next flight is more than two hours later with another "One World Airline" Cathay Pacific. I have been told that I must collect my bags at Beijing, clear immigration and customs, and then check in again for the flight to Bangkok. This is because I have two separate tickets and, apparently, new rules were applied by airlines that with separate tickets I must clear immigration and customs.
My question is, since I only have carry-on luggage, can I simply transit through a transfer desk?
Best Answer
Yes, you can simply go to your next flight in Beijing without clearing Customs and Immigration if you are carrying only hand luggage.
Good news is your next flight at Beijing airport would be through Cathay Pacific Airways and presumably you are obliged just to check in online prior to departure. All you need to do is just go to flight connection at Beijing airport and have your boarding pass ready.
I have previously traveled to Beijing and different airports with two different flight segments carrying hand luggage only.
So it doesn't matter as long as you are just carrying hand luggage, you can simply avoid Customs and Immigration and board your next flight at Beijing airport.
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Can you transit through Beijing?
24-Hour Direct Transit Under the 24-hour visa-free transit rule, no visa is required for international flight, ship, or train passengers who transit directly through mainland China and will stay for less than 24 hours. Passengers should hold tickets to a third country or region and have a confirmed seat.Can you leave Beijing airport layover?
2. Can I Leave Beijing Airport During My Layover? If you qualify for any of the visa-free policies, you can leave the airport during your transit hours. All you need to do is fill in a Temporary Entry Card at the immigration desk in the airport.What is the difference between transit and connecting flight?
A non-direct or \u201cconnecting\u201d flight involves changing aircraft. In the transit airport, you will be invited to go to the transit area to continue your trip on a new aircraft (belonging to Corsair or one of its partner companies).What terminal does Air China use at Beijing?
Terminal Information Air China's airport operations are located in Terminal T2\u3001T3.Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Terminal 3, International Transit Options
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