3. Mainland/Macao connection via the SkyPier Terminal Ferry Service

You’re at the right place when you’ve reached an open waiting area with couches, indicated with a large dark blue “E2” sign. A green lightbox labelled “SkyPier Terminal Ferry Service” stands next to the row of ferry ticketing desks in question, operated by staff who’ll help you with your tickets and baggage.

Prepare to show your travel documents, flight ticket and baggage tag receipt (sometimes attached to your boarding pass) to the ferry operator, who will then confirm your final destination via ferry as well as how many pieces of baggage you’ve checked in and need to transfer. Note that the first checked bag is free of charge, while additional bags will be charged extra.

If you’ve purchased a combined flight and ferry ticket to Dongguan, the operator will print your ferry ticket for you at this point.

If you still need a ferry ticket, the operator will inform you when the next available ferry is. You can pay for it in HKD by cash, credit card or WeChat Pay.

One important thing to keep in mind is that only same-day transfers are allowed, which means your ferry must depart on the same date your flight arrives in Hong Kong. This is to ensure that your bags are safely transferred to your ultimate destination. So, confirm beforehand and allow for sufficient time to catch the ferry after landing at the airport. You can check the ferry timetable in advance here.