Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Macau Transport
GETTING TO MACAU
Most travellers arrive in Macau by ferry from Hong Kong. If you are coming from mainland
China, you can take the ferry or a bus from Guǎngdōng, or fly from select cities.
Macau International Airport is connected to a limited number of destinations in Asia. If you
are coming from outside Asia and destined for Macau, your best option is to fly to Hong Kong
International Airport and take a ferry to Macau without going through Hong Kong customs.
Nationals of Australia, Canada, the EU, New Zealand and most other countries (but not US
citizens) can purchase their China visas at Zhūhǎi on the border, but it will ultimately save
you time if you get one in advance. These are available in Hong Kong or in Macau from
Ch-
www.cts.com.mo
;
Nam Kwong Bldg, 207 Avenida do Dr Rodrigo Rodrigues;
9am-6pm),
usually in one day.
Sea
Ferry and catamaran tickets can be booked in advance at the ferry terminals, through travel
agencies or online. You can also buy tickets on the spot, though advance booking is recom-
mended if you travel on weekends or public holidays as tickets are often in high demand.
There is a standby queue at the pier for passengers wanting to travel before their ticketed
sailing. You need to arrive at the pier at least 15 minutes before departure, but you should al-
low 30 minutes because of occasional long queues at immigration.
You are limited to 10kg of carry-on luggage in economy class, but oversized or overweight
bags can be checked in.
To/From Hong Kong
The vast majority of travellers make their way from Hong Kong to Macau by ferry. The
journey takes just an hour and there are frequent departures throughout the day, with re-
duced service between midnight and 7am.
Most ferries depart from the
Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal
on Hong Kong Island or
the
China Ferry Terminal
in Kowloon, and arrive at the Macau Maritime Ferry Terminal (in
