Asia Pacific Guides™ Traveling to and from Macau Airport and Ferry Terminals From the airport Description
Price
Main pros and cons
Shuttle Service
Free
Pros
Free shuttle buses depart every 15-20 minutes from the car park outside the arrivals hall and take passengers to major hotels in town. Check if your hotel runs a shuttle, or a nearby hotel, from where you can walk (many shuttle drivers would not even ask whether you are a guest of their hotel)
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Taxis are available 24 hours a day and can be boarded outside the arrivals hall.
Town: MOP/HK$50 – 60 Ferry Terminal: HK$ 55 - 70 Taipa hotels: MOP/HK$35 – 40 Westin Resort : MOP/HK$45 – 50
Free Easy to board: Right outside the arrival hall. In some cases, takes you exactly to where you want to go
Cons
Daily, 11am - 9pm
Taxis
Does not operate all the time If your hotel does not run a shuttle, you might find yourself dropped far from where you need to go (or, in some cases, you might not be allowed to board). Not viable for passengers who need to travel to Macau Ferry Terminal (use the Express Link)
Pros
Fare is per vehicle
Easy to board: Right outside the arrivals hall. Takes you directly and exactly where you want to go Operates 24/7 For larger families/groups: "Maxi taxi" can carry up to 7 passengers, but charges the same rate.
Cons
Public buses AP1 takes passengers from the airport to Macau Ferry Terminal and beyond, to Portas do Cerco Bus Terminus, where the main border cross to Zhuhai can be found MT1 travels to Venetian Resort (you can better use their free shuttle), Macao Stadium (Taipa Village) and Hotel Lisboa MT2 travels through a similar route, but also has a stop near the hotels in Taipa (New Century Hotel and Regency Hotel) 21 travels to Coloane Village and can also be used to get to Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal and Macau Tower
Rates are, roughly MOP 3.2 – 4.2
Not free Some passengers complaint that taxi drivers were reluctant to take them to nearby places, but prefer to wait for those who need a longer ride…
Pros
Easy to board: Right outside the arrivals hall. Cheap
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Slower than other means of transport Does not take you exactly/directly to where you want to go Some of the buses do not have large luggage racks (although some do), which makes them not very comfortable for those who carry big suitcases
26 goes to Venetian Resort, Cotai Border Control and Coloane Village (southbound), OR Macao Stadium (Taipa Village), A-Ma Temple, Mercado S. Lourenco (UNESCO heritage trail), Ponte 16, Luis da Camoes Garden and the Red Market / Three Lamps (northbound)
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36 is Taipa's local circular route, passing through most of the island's important spots, including the hotels and the temporary ferry terminal
Express Link This relatively new service makes life easier for transit passengers, who need a direct transfer from Macau Airport to Hong Kong (by jetfoil ferry), or to a variety of towns on the Chinese side of the border, such as Shenzhen and Guangzhou (by bus).
MOP/HK$ 50 for the transfer + The cost of a Ferry ticket (to Hong Kong)
Pros
No Immigration & customs clearance in Macau Fast & Easy transfer to ferry
Fares to destinations on the Chinese side of the border range from around ¥50 to Zhuhai, to ¥150 to Guangzhou.
Baggage is transferred for you
Follow the signs to the "Express Link counter" (Air-to-Sea transfer), in the Departure Hall, without passing through customs / immigration (otherwise you will not be allowed back into the Departure Hall) and purchase the bus ticket, as well as the ferry ticket. You will then be transferred to a shuttle bus that takes you directly to your ferry (again, without having to go through customs / immigration). Your luggage will be sent directly to HK, although you will be asked to identify it before boarding. Those of you who plan to travel to Shenzhen / Guangzhou will have to proceed to the "Express Link counter" (Airto-Land), in the Departure Hall, Gate No. 8 and register there. The bus will take you to the border, from where you will continue to your destination in China, without having to go through customs and immigration in Macau. Buses to Macau Ferry Terminal depart at 11:30, 12:15, 13:00, 14:15, 18:10
Cons
If you are 2 – 3 people, it will be more expensive, per person, than a taxi (not to mention public bus), although it is far more convenient.
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Buses to Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal Depart from the airport at 10:30, 11:45, 13:15, 14:00, 17:00, 18:00 Buses to destinations in China : Call (853) 2888-1228, or visit the relevant webpage
Cross-Border Coach Those who want to go directly to Zhuhai, on the Chinese side of the border, can also use one of the cross-border minibuses : Global Express Travel Holding, Kee Kwan Motor Road and China Travel Service Ltd. (They all have desks at the arrivals hall)
MOP/HK$25 – 35
Pros
Fast & Easy transfer to the border Cheaper than the "Express Link"
Cons Far more expensive than a bus Not as comfortable as the "Express Link"
From Macau Ferry Terminal and the Heliport Description
Price
Main pros and cons
Pros
Free Shuttle Service Free shuttle buses depart all the time from outside the arrivals hall / immigration and take passengers to major hotels in town. Check if your hotel runs a shuttle, or a nearby hotel, from where you can walk (many shuttle drivers would not bother to ask whether you are a guest of their hotel) Daily, early morning till night (casino-hotels like Sands or Venetian operate free shuttles from Macau Ferry Terminal until after midnight and you can use them even if you are not staying at the hotel)
Free Easy to board: Right outside the arrival hall. In some cases, takes you exactly to where you want to go
Cons
Does not operate 24 hours (normally 9am – midnight) If your hotel does not run a shuttle, you might find yourself dropped far from where you need to go (or, in some cases, you might not be allowed to board).
Free shuttle runs from the ferry terminal to Macau Fisherman's Wharf and The Landmark Macau daily, 10:30 - 22:50 Free
Pros
Public buses Public buses can be boarded from the bus bay on the other side of the taxi stand, as you exit immigration
The rates range between MOP 3 – 4, per person, one way Mandarin Hotel Macau / Sands Casino : 3, 3A, 10, 10A, 10B, 10X,12, 28A, 32 (plenty of free shuttles) Golden Lotus Square (Grand Prix Museum) : 1A, 3, 10, 10A, 10B, 10X, 12, 28A, 32
Much cheaper than taxi Easy to board: Right outside the arrival hall. Cover almost every place-ofinterest in Macau
Cons
Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen (museums) : 3A, 10A, 12
Kum Iam Statue (Macau's Lan Kwai Fong : Dining and entertainment) : 1A, 3A, 12 The Lisboa / Wynn Fountain Show : 3, 3A, 10, 10A, 10B, 10X, 28A, 32
Largo do Senado : 3, 3A, 10, 10A Ponte 16 : 3
Red Market / Three Lamps : 3 the Canidrome : 3 Portas do Cerco Bus Terminus (The main border cross into Zhuhai) : 3, 3A, 10B Mercado S. Lourenco (UNESCO Heritage Trail) : 10
Does not operate 24 hours Can be congested during peak hours Not as comfortable as taxi (especially if you have heavy luggage to carry) Why bother about a bus when many of the hotels in Macau offer free luxurious coach (although they do not cover nearly as many destinations as a bus)
A-Ma Temple / Macau Maritime Museum : 10, 10A (OR you can travel to the roundabout next to the Lisboa and continue from there with one of the following routes: 2, 2A, 5, 7, 9, 11, 18 and 21A) Macau Tower : 32 Av. Olympica (Taipa Village): 28A (OR travel to the roundabout next to the Lisboa and continue from there with one of the following routes: 11, or 22 (to Rua do Cunha) Taipa hotels: 28A Coloane Village / A-Ma Cultural Village : Travel to the roundabout next to the Lisboa and continue from there with one of the following routes: 21A and 26A
Taxis Taxis are available 24 hours a day and can be boarded outside the arrivals hall.
"Flagfall" is MOP 13 and covers the first 1.600 km (one mile). MOP 1.50 for every additional 230 meters. There are all sorts of "surcharges", like when you have excess luggage, or if you need to cross the bridges to Taipa and Coloane.
Pros
Not free
Normally: From the Ferry Terminal to town is less than MOP 20
More expensive than public bus
Easy to board: Right outside the arrivals hall. Takes you directly and exactly where you want to go Operates 24/7
Cons
From Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal Description
Price
Main pros and cons
Those of you who travel to Macau by Cotai Jet will arrive at Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal, next to Macau International Airport and within a short drive from the Venetian and Cotai Strip's famous casinos. It is NOT as convenient for travelers who wish to go to Macau Town, but it is not too bad either…
Pros
Free Shuttle Service Free shuttle buses depart from outside the arrivals hall / immigration and take passengers to the following hotels :
The Venetian Macao (almost 24 hours a day) City of Dreams MGM Grand Macau Wynn Macau Sands Macau
Taxis Taxis are available 24 hours a day and can be boarded outside the arrivals hall.
"Flagfall" is MOP 13 and covers the first 1.6 km (which is one mile). MOP 1.50 for every additional 230 meters + all sorts of "surcharges", like when you have excess luggage, or if you need to cross the bridges
Public buses There is a bus-stop outside the terminal
The rates range between MOP 3 – 4, per person, one way Macau Airport: 26, MT1, MT2, AP1, 21
Cons
Coloane Village: 26, 21 Macao Stadium (Taipa Village): 26, MT1, MT2, 21 A-Ma Temple: 26, 21
If your hotel does not run a shuttle, you might find yourself dropped far from where you need to go (but then you will probably not sale to Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal, but to Macau Ferry Terminal .
Pros
Easy to board: Right outside the arrivals hall. Takes you directly and exactly where you want to go Operates 24/7
Cons
Not free
Passengers who arrive via Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal hardly need a taxi, as they usually opt for the casino-hotels, which run their own shuttle
Pros
Venetian Resort: 26, MT1, MT2, 21 (There are plenty of free shuttles) Cotai Border Control: 26, 21
Free If all you want is to spend a night at the casino, the shuttle will take you exactly where you want to go
Much cheaper than taxi Easy to board: Right outside the arrivals hall. Cover many places-of-interest across Macau (including some that are not covered by the free hotel shuttles, such as Coloane Village, or Macau Tower).
Cons
Does not operate 24 hours Can be congested during peak hours Not as comfortable as taxi (especially if you have heavy luggage to carry)
Hotel Lisboa / Wynn fountain Show: MT1, MT2 (There are free shuttles) Macau Tower: 21 Ponte 16 (casino and entertainment centre): 26 Luis da Camoes Garden: 26 Red Market / Three Lamps: 26
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel / Sands Casino: AP1 (There are free shuttles) Macau Ferry Terminal: AP1 Portas do Cerco Bus Terminus (The main border cross into Zhuhai) : AP1
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