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Cathay Pacific Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs
Cathay Pacific Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs — Summary
When Cathay Pacific check-in opens, airport and bag drop cutoffs for domestic and international flights, and how early the gate closes.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- When online check-in opens: 48 hours before departure..
- Domestic airport cutoff: Not applicable..
- International airport cutoff: 60 minutes before departure..
- Bag drop deadline: 60 minutes before departure.
When online check-in opens
48 hours before departure.
Domestic airport cutoff
Not applicable.
International airport cutoff
60 minutes before departure.
Bag drop deadline
60 minutes before departure. Hong Kong offers in-town check-in at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations on the Airport Express.
Boarding and gate closure
Gates close 20 minutes before departure.
Doing it in the app
cathaypacific.com and the app handle changes, seats and bags.
Cathay Pacific check-in & boarding — common questions
When does Cathay Pacific check-in open?
48 hours before departure.
How early do I need to be at the airport for Cathay Pacific?
Domestic: Not applicable. International: 60 minutes before departure. Bags: 60 minutes before departure. Hong Kong offers in-town check-in at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations on the Airport Express.
How long before departure does the Cathay Pacific gate close?
Gates close 20 minutes before departure.
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