Transportation
Visitors can travel to Macao by land, sea and air. You may take a direct or connecting flight to Macau International Airport or transfer to other city routes; in addition, a helicopter service flies directly from Hong Kong and Shenzhen to Macao. Many visitors travel to Macao by sea via Shun Tak Centre (Sheung Wan, Hong Kong), Hong Kong International Airport, China (HK) Ferry Terminal (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong), Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal (New Territories, Hong Kong), Shekou (Shenzhen), and Fu Yong Ferry Terminal (ShenzhenAirport). Land crossings from Mainland China are made through the Border Gate on Macao Peninsula and the Lotus Bridge in Cotai.
By Air
1) Macau International Airport
Macau International Airport operates 24 hours a day, with many visitors entering the territory via numerous major cities around the region. For detailed information on flight schedules, please visit http://www.macau-airport.com/ or dial +853 2886 1111.
To read the Regulations on Liquids Carried in Passenger Hand Baggage, please visit http://www.aacm.gov.mo
For detailed information on immigration and customs formalities, visit http://www.fsm.gov.mo and http://www.customs.gov.mo
Transportation Service to and from Macau International Airport
All major hotels provide a pick-up service which can be booked in advance or arranged upon arrival.
Taxis are conveniently available from the taxi rank outside the airport. A surcharge of MOP5.00 is applicable, with each item of luggage carried in the boot charged at MOP3.00.
A number of buses serving the airport – marked AP1, AP1X, MT1, MT2, MT4, N2, 26, 36 & 51A - criss-cross the city and stop at major hotels.
Macau International Airport is strategically located in Taipa near various ports and convenient transportation routes. Depending on traffic flow, it takes about 15 minutes to travel by car from the airport to Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal on Macao Peninsula, 5 minutes to the nearby Taipa Ferry Terminal, 20 minutes to the Border Gate, 10 minutes to the Lotus Bridge COTAI Frontier Post, 20 minutes to the central district on Macao Peninsula, and 10 minutes to Taipa Village. The airport is well served by air-conditioned taxis, public buses and hotel shuttle buses.
2) Helicopter Service to and from Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal
The helicopter service from Hong Kong and Shenzhen provides a convenient, upscale option for visitors wishing to quickly reach Macao.
Hong Kong → Macao
Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited (Sky Shuttle) operates helicopters between the rooftop helipads of Shun Tak Centre (Sheung Wan, Hong Kong) and Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal (Macao Peninsula). Each flight takes approximately 15 minutes.
Shenzhen → Macao
A helicopter service between Shenzhen Baoan International Airport, PRC and the rooftop helipad of Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal (Macao Peninsula) is also available. The journey takes about 15 minutes during the day and approximately 25 minutes at night.
Booking and Enquiries Hotline:
Macao +853 2872 7288
Hong Kong +852 2108 9898
Shenzhen: +86 755 2345 8740
or visit the website: http://www.skyshuttlehk.com
3) Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport → Macao
An airport ferry service is available for passengers travelling to Macao via Hong Kong International Airport. Passengers can arrive in or depart from Macao via Hong Kong International Airport as a transit stop without having to pass through Hong Kong Customs and Immigration formalities and also without the inconvenience of carrying their luggage to the Ferry Terminal. The ferry trip from Hong Kong International Airport to Macao takes approximately 70 minutes.
TurboJET
For enquiries, please call Hong Kong +852 2859 3333
Macao +853 2855 5025
International toll free Tel: 00800 3628 3628 (available in Mainland China, Macao and Taiwan)
E-mail: reservation@turbojet.com.hk
Website: http://www.turbojet.com.hk
Cotai Water Jet
For schedule and booking enquiries, please call Hong Kong +852 2359 9990
Macao +853 2885 0595
Website: http://www.cotaiwaterjet.com
Hong Kong International Airport → Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal (Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong) → Macao
The following public transportation options from Hong Kong International Airport to Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal (Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong) are available:
Option 1) - Airport Express (train)
First, take the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station in Central (Operating Hours: 05:54 a.m. - 00:48 a.m. daily) then take a taxi to Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal (Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong).
Option 2) - Public bus
Route A11: Travellers should get off at the "Macau Ferry, Connaught Road Central" bus stop (Operating Hours: 06:10 a.m. - 00:30 a.m.).
Route N11: Travellers should get off at the "Central (Macau Ferry)" bus stop (Operating Hours: 00:50 a.m. - 04:50 a.m.).
Option 3) - Taxi
Taxis from Hong Kong International Airport take about 30 minutes to reach Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal (Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong), subject to the prevailing traffic situation.
|
Operating Hours |
Journey Time |
Remarks |
Airport Express |
05:54 – 00:48 |
25 minutes |
Hire a taxi upon arrival; not far. |
Public bus route A11 |
06:10 – 00:30 |
45 minutes |
Direct |
Public bus route N11 |
00:50 – 04:50 |
45 minutes |
Direct |
Taxi |
24-hours |
30 minutes |
Direct |
By Sea
1) Hong Kong → Macao
Hong Kong has three major terminals that service Macao-bound routes: Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Shun Tak Centre located on Hong Kong Island, the China Ferry Terminal located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon and Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal in New Territories. Tourists can find quite a number of jetfoils, catamarans and ferries available, run by TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet.
1.1) Hong Kong Island → Macao
The Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Shun Tak Centre is most frequently used by passengers. It is located above the Sheung Wan MTR station (Mass Transit Railway) next to a terminus for buses and minibuses from many parts of Hong Kong, including the bus from the airport. The Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, the helipad, reservation offices of Macao hotels and travel agents as well as the Macao Government Tourism Office Tourist Information are all located in Shun Tak Centre.
TurboJET
TurboJET provides a high-speed service 24 hours a day. Travel time is approximately 1 hour from Hong Kong (Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal) to Macao (Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal or Taipa Ferry Terminal).
For enquiries, please call:
Macao +853 2855 5025
Hong Kong +852 2859 3333
International toll free Tel: 00800 3628 3628 (available in Mainland China, Macao and Taiwan)
Website: http://www.turbojet.com.hk
Cotai Water Jet
The travel time for this ferry service between Hong Kong (Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal) and Macao (Taipa Ferry Terminal) is approximately 1 hour.
For bookings, please call:
Macao +853 2885 0595
Hong Kong +852 2359 9990
Website: http://www.cotaiwaterjet.com
1.2) Kowloon → Macao
The China Ferry Terminal is located in China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, and offers roundtrip sailings to and from Macao. Its booking offices sell tickets for current and advance sailings.
TurboJET
This route offers roundtrip sailings to and from Kowloon (China Ferry Terminal) and Macao (Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal). The journey takes about 60-75 minutes.
For details, please call:
Macao +853 2855 5025
Hong Kong +852 2859 3333
International toll free Tel: 00800 3628 3628 (available in Mainland China, Macao and Taiwan)
Website: http://www.turbojet.com.hk
Cotai Water Jet
The company operates a ferry service between Kowloon (China Ferry Terminal) and Macao (Taipa Ferry Terminal). Travel time is approximately 1 hour.
For schedule and booking enquiries, please call:
Macao +853 2885 0595
Hong Kong +852 2359 9990
Website: http://www.cotaiwaterjet.com
1.3) New Territories → Macao
TurboJET
The company offers roundtrip ferry service to and from New Territories (Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal) and Macao (Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and Taipa Ferry Terminal). The journey takes about 40 minutes.
For details, please call:
Macao +853 2855 5025
Hong Kong +852 2859 3333
International toll free Tel: 00800 3628 3628 (available in Mainland China, Macao and Taiwan)
Website: http://www.turbojet.com.hk
Passengers are advised to arrive in the terminal at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time in order to complete immigration formalities. Seats are allocated following check-in and immigration.
2) Shenzhen → Macao
The Yuet Tung Shipping Co. Ltd. offers a ferry service between Macao (Taipa Ferry Terminal) and Shenzhen (Shekou and Shenzhen Airport – Fu Yong Ferry Terminal). The trip takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
For enquiries, please call +853 2857 4478.
Website: http://www.ytmacau.com
TurboJET also operates ferry service between Macao (Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and Taipa Ferry Terminal) and Shenzhen (Shekou Cruise Centre and Shenzhen Airport - Fu Yong Ferry Terminal). The travel time is about 1 hour.
For enquiries, please call:
Macao +853 2855 5025
Hong Kong +852 2859 3333
International toll free Tel: 00800 3628 3628 (available in Mainland China, Macao and Taiwan)
Website: http://www.turbojet.com.hk
By Land
Major cities in Guangdong Province → Macao
The Kee Kwan Motor Road Co. and China Travel Service (Macao) Ltd. operate a roundtrip air-conditioned bus service from major cities in Guangdong Province to Macao. The buses arrive at Gongbei Port in Zhuhai, from where you may go through the checkpoints at GongbeiPort and Border Gate to Macao. For enquiries, please call:
Kee Kwan Motor Road Co.
Macao +853 2893 3888
Zhuhai +86 756 828 5313 / +86 756 888 5218 / +86 756 828 1003
Website: http://www.keekuan.com
China Travel Service (Macao) Ltd.
Macao +853 2878 8342 / +853 2870 0888
Zhuhai +86 756 888 8466
Website: http://www.cts.com.mo
In addition, coach companies offer direct bus services from Macau International Airport to major cities in Guangdong Province:
Enquiry hotline:+853 2888 1228
Website: http://www.macau-airport.com/en/transportation/transport-connection/cross-border-coach
Gateways available from Mainland China to Macao by land:
1. The Border Gate
Opening hours: 6:00am to 1:00am
2. COTAI Frontier Post
Opening hours: 24 hours
(*Data source: Macau Government Tourism Office Official Website)