Macau Travel By Air
Macau International Airport opened in late 1995. It is linked by scheduled air services to Bangkok, Beijing, Brussels, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Lisbon, Pyongyang, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and other cities in China including Chongqing, Changsha, Dalian, Fuzhou, Hainan, Qingdao, Shenyang, Xi'AN, Xiamen, Yantai and Wenzhou.
These routes are operated by Air Macau, Air China, China Northern, China Northwest, China National Aviation Corporation, Asiana, Air Koryo, EVA Airways, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Pacific Airlines, Sabena, Singapore Airlines, TAP-Air Portugal, Thai Airways, TransAsia Airways and Xiamen Airlines.
In addition there are charter flights by All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Japan Air System from Niigata, Osaka, Sendai and other cities.
Air Macau is represented in Europe by TAP and Sabena, in Australia/New Zealand by China Express in Sydney (tel. 61-2-290-1148, fax 612-290-1153), in HongKong by the China International Travel Service and in other parts of Asia by airlines operating into Macau. Air Macau (airline code NX) can be contacted direct, tel (853) 396-555 or (853) 396-6888, fax (853) 396-6866.
There is also air service between Macau and Hong Kong, by the eight-seat helicopters of East Asia Airlines, which make about twenty-two roundtrips a day between Hong Kong and Macau Fery terminals. Travel time is 20 minutes. Tickets cost (from HK) HK$1,206 weekdays, HK$ 1,310 weekends and holidays; (from Macau)
Macau Travel By Sea
Several fleets of hight-speed vessels serve the 40-mile route between Hong Kong and Macau: jetfoils, turbo-cats, jumbo-cats and hover ferries. There are more than 100 sailings throughout the day and evening, with all-night service by jetfoils.
Passengers are advised to be at the terminal at least 30 minutes before departure in order to complete immigration formalities. Those arriving early can join stand-by lines for earlier sailings. Children over the age of 12 months pay full fare on all vessels.
There are two terminals in HongKong. The main sea terminal and heliport are located in Shun Tak Centre, on the waterfront West of Central District on Hong Kong Island. It stands over the Sheung Wan station of the MTR (Mass Transit Railway) and adjoins a terminal for public buses and minibuses from many parts of Hong Kong, including the A2 Airbus from the airport.
Shun Tak terminal has passenger wharves and helipad, ticketing offices for current and advance sailings and flights, reservation offices of Macau Hotels and travel agents, the Macau Government Tourist Office representative office and information counter.
The other terminal is the China Ferry Terminal. This terminal offers ferry services from the Kowloon side, is located on the Tshimshatsui waterfront alongside Harbour City, and is used for Jumbocats, and Hover-ferry sailing to and from Macau. It contains ticketing offices for current and advance sailings.
In Macau, the Maritime Terminal and heliport is situated in the Outer Harbour. It contains ticketing offices for travel to Hong Kong, Macau Hotel reservation of offices, car hire offices, travel agencies selling tours in Macau and to China, duty-free shops and restaurants, as well as luggage lockers, automatic teller machines a computerized information guide, money exchange and post office facilities.
From Chek Lap Kok Airport
To Shun Tak Centre: by taxi around 45 minutes - 1 hour, HK$500-600 and depending on traffic;
To China Ferry Terminal: by taxi about 35 minutes, HK$350-400.
Departure Taxes
The Hong Kong Government charges a departure tax of HK$26 on tickets to Macau, which is usually included in the ticket price. There is a departure tax of MOP$25 levied by the Macau Government, included in the ticket from Macau.
For Macau, airport departure tax for flights to China is MOP$80 (MOP$50 for children aged two to 12), for other destinations MOP$ 130 (MOP$80 for children).
Baggage Service at the Maritime Terminal
Luggage is limited basically to hand-carried items not exceeding 60x20x35 cm and 10 kgs in weight. Baggage exceeding this size will be handled as check-in luggage costing $30 for 10 - 20 kgs per piece and $40 for 20-40 kgs per piece.
The check-in luggage can only be transported on the jetfoil on which the passenger is travelling and MUST be handed in 20 to 30 minutes prior to the departure time.
The check-in counters are open 6:54 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. and are located on the 1st fl. of the Macau Maritime Terminal, and at the passenger bridge of Shun Tak Centre in Hong Kong.
The service starts from the counter to the taxi stand at either Macau or Hong Kong.
Macau FERRY BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION
Tickets to Macau can be bought in Hong Kong up to 28 days in advance, to Hong Kong from Macau up to seven days. In Hong Kong they can be purchased at the terminals and from MTR travel service centres in various Mass Transit Railway stations.
Telephone bookings can be made for Jetfoils, tel. (852) 2829-6596 by holders of American Express, Diners, Master Card or Visa. Card holders can book the Turbo-cats by calling (852)2789-5421. (Be advised that tickets booked by phone must be collected from counters on the first floor of Shun Tak Centre so passengers should allow extra time.)
It is recommended that passengers buy return tickets before departure for sailings on weekends and public holidays.
There are no group rates on any vessel, however agents can make group bookings and special arrangements directly with the operators:
• Far East Jetfoil Company Ltd.
Tel: (852) 2859-3351,
Fax: (852) 2858-3523
• Hong Kong Yaumati Ferry Co.
Tel: (852) 2516-9581
Macau Travel via China
Travelling to and from China is also very convenient.
There are scheduled jetcat and boat services between Macau and different cities of Guangdong Province. Besides, there is also a helicopter service linking Zhuhai and Guangzhou (capital of Guangdong Province), allowing visitors to arrive at the destination within half an hour.
The Zhuhai Special Economic Zone is at walking distance, immediately across the Border Gate from Macau.
Most tour operators in Macau offer packages to China including application of visas, bokking of tickets, luggage handling, hotel reservations, transfers and other related services.
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