TO MACAU 


The Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China and former Portugese colony of Macau is a popular excursion destination for visitors to Hong Kong. Macau is quickly and easily reached from Hong Kong by frequent fast ferry services and, for the more time conscious and affluent, by helicopter. A new land crossing via the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macau mega bridge opened on 24th October 2018*.

* scroll down page to "BY BRIDGE" for available information regarding the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge crossing including (from August 2023) direct bonded bus service from Hong Kong International Airport

However, plans to revive a scheduled seaplane service, last seen during the 1950's, from 2014 failed to reach fruition.

Transportation options as at October 2023 are;

Ferry from Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal

Ferry from China Ferry Terminal (temporarily suspended)

Ferry from Hong Kong International Airport SkyPier (very limited service)

Direct Bonded Bus from Hong Kong International Airport SkyPier Terminal via HKZM Bridge

"Golden Bus" Shuttle Bus from Hong Port of the HKZM Bridge

Cross-Boundary Coach Services

Sky Shuttle Helicopter Service

 

Frequent high-speed ferry services ply the Hong Kong -Macau route. Above, TurboJET catamaran on the one-hour journey from Macau's Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal at Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island

 
MACAU ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Visitors of nearly all nationalities can enjoy a visa-free stay of between 30 and 90 days. For most nationalities which are not elegible for visa-free stay, a visa-on-arrival is available subject to fee although from 1st July 2010 elegibility for visa-on-arrival was withdrawn for nationals (other than Hong Kong ID Card holders) of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

Full details of current visa requirements can be found on the Macau Government website;

https://www.gov.mo/en/services/ps-1474/ps-1474b/

Passports are required and must have a validity of at least 90 days beyond the intended period of stay in Macau.

Visitors from Hong Kong to Macau pass through immigration and customs formalities on leaving Hong Kong, entering Macau and vice-versa.

Since December 10th 2009, under reciprocal arrangements between the respective governments, residents of Hong Kong and Macau have been able to register to use an automated clearance system allowing them to use e-Channels and avoid the need to complete arrival and departure cards when travelling between the two cities.
Frequent visitors to Hong Kong, who are enrolled to use Frequent Visitor e-Channels, are also able to use Hong Kong Immigration Frequent Visitor e-Channels at Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal and China Ferry Terminal;

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/control/echannel.htm#fvapc

NOTE CROSS-BOUNDARY FERRY EMBARKATION FEE ABOLISHED - The government-imposed HK$11 single-trip embarkation fee previously included in fares for cross-boundary ferries departing Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, China Ferry Terminal and Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal has been abolished. Ferry operators agreed to reduce fares by the full amount and maintain the reduced fares for a period of at least one year. The revised fares took effect from 1st August 2020. The move was a response to a substantial drop in patronage following opening of the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macau Bridge and is intended to promote healthier competition between the three ferry operators and land transport using the bridge.

BY FERRY


FERRY TERMINALS - Hong Kong

HONG KONG MACAU FERRY TERMINAL, Shun Tak Centre, Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island

CHINA FERRY TERMINAL, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
LIMITED SERVICE RESUMED FROM 1st DECEMBER 2023 BUT SUBSEQUENTLY SUSPENDED. NO SERVICE AS AT SEPTEMBER 2024

SKYPIER, HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (for international transit passengers making air/sea connections through Hong Kong International Airport only. Passengers must remain the airport restricted area during transit. There is no access to SkyPier from the non-restricted area of the airport). LIMITED SERVICE ONLY FROM 30th DECEMBER 2022

TUEN MUN FERRY TERMINAL, Tuen Mun Promenade, Tuen Mun, New Territories. New service to began operating 28th January 2016 (see below). PERMANENTLY CEASED OPERATION JUNE 2021


FERRY TERMINALS - Macau

MACAU OUTER HARBOUR FERRY TERMINAL (also known as Macau Maritime Ferry Terminal), Avenida de Amizade, Macau

MACAU TAIPA FERRY TERMINAL, Estrada de Pac On, Taipa, Macau. Opened June 2017 and replaced the adjacent Pac On Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal which has been demolished

 


FERRY OPERATORS AND ROUTES;

TURBOJET

 

TurboJET fast catamaran racing through the Adamasta Channel between the Chi Ma Wan peninsula of Lantau Island and Cheung Chau en route from Macau to Hong Kong

HONG KONG MACAU FERRY TERMINAL, SHEUNG WAN, HK ISLAND TO MACAU MARITIME (OUTER HARBOUR) FERRY TERMINAL, MACAU

TurboJET operate a fleet of jetfoils and catamarans from Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal at Shun Tak Centre at Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island. The terminal lies a short distance west of Central Ferry Piers and is served by Sheung Wan MTR Station.

This is the busiest and most popular route which had departures every 15 minutes from 07-00 to midnight increasing to every 5 minutes at peak times. However, the impact of the opening of the HZM Bridge in October 2018 has had an impact on demand and since September 2019 a reduced 20-minute frequency has operated throughout the day.Between midnight and 07-00 services operate at 00-30, 01-00, 02-00 and 04-45. The journey takes approx one hour. Travellers can arrive at the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, buy tickets and usually be able to travel on one of the next one to three sailings. However at certain times, particularly weekends, public holidays or during special events such as the Macau Grand Prix services demand for tickets can be very high become and it may be preferable to make an advance reservation. Seat allocation is made at the departure gate about ten minutes prior to departure. For every departure there is a standby queue and it is often possible to obtain an earlier departure by joining the standby queue which is close to the seat allocation desk by the departure gate. Economy class cabin is comfortable and will suit most passengers requirements. Snacks and drinks can be purchased on board.

 
FARES (ECONOMY CLASS) - EFFECTIVE FROM 15th SEPTEMBER 2023. Fare structure is based on date and time of sailing;

HONG KONG - MACAU AND MACAU - HONG KONG

Day Service* on weekdays HK$175
Day Service* on weekends and public holidays HK$190
Night service* HK$220

*SERVICE HOURS
Day Service - 8th October to 31st January 07-00 to 17-00, 1st February to 31st March and 1st September to 7th October 07-00 to 17-30, 1st April to 31st August 07-00 to 18-00

Night Service - 8th October to 31st January 17-15 to 06-30, 1st February to 31st March and 1st September to 7th October 17-45 to 06-30, 1st April to 31st August 18-15 to 06-30

The full timetable and fares for other classes can be viewed on the TurboJET website;

https://www.turbojet.com.hk/en/routing-sailing-schedule/hong-kong-macau/sailing-schedule-fares.aspx


HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SKYPIER TO MACAU TAIPA FERRY TERMINAL, MACAU

SERVICE SUSPENDED DURING COVID PANDEMIC - A LIMITED SERVICE HAS BEEN INTRODUCED FROM 30th DECEMBER 2022 WITH ONLY TWO EACH WAY SAILINGS PER WEEK

TurboJET operate a catamaran service from Skypier at Hong Kong International Airport to Macau Taipa Terminal. This service enables passengers arriving at HKIA to transit to Macau without passing through Hong Kong Immigration, Customs or Baggage Reclaim and similarly allows passengers from Macau to check in at Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal to avoid HK Immigration and Customs when transiting via HKIA. The service is only available for transit passengers making air/sea connections through HKIA. Journey time is approximately 70 minutes. Since the opening of the HZM Bridge the number of sailings has been reduced owing to low demand.  For current timetable see;

https://www.turbojet.com.hk/en/whats-new/airport-route-resumption.aspx

FARES (ECONOMY CLASS) - EFFECTIVE FROM 15th SEPTEMBER 2023;

HK$297 each way
 
More information on ferry services from Hong Kong International Airport Skypier procedures can be found here;

https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/mainland-connection/ferry-transfer.page


TurboJET Jetfoil

 

TurboJET Jetfoil interior upper deck Economy Class



CHINA FERRY TERMINAL, TSIM SHA TSUI, KOWLOON TO MACAU MARITIME (OUTER HARBOUR) FERRY TERMINAL, MACAU
SERVICE SUSPENDED

Shun Tak - China Travel Macau Ferries Limited (TurboJET) operate a fleet of catamarans from China Ferry Terminal at Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, under the TurboJET brand. Shun Tak, who also operate TurboJET services from Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal and Hong Kong International Airport acquired First Ferry (Macau) and its vessels from New World First Holdings Limited in August 2011. Shun Tak announced that current sailing schedules will be maintained. China Ferry Terminal is located at China HK City, Canton Road, just north of Harbour City Shopping Mall. The nearest MTR Station is Tsim Sha Tsui (exit A1) about 10 minutes walk or the terminal can be reached by buses 3C, 14 and 238X.

A standard daily schedule operated all year round since January 2009 with sailings from Tsim Sha Tsui and Macau operating at 30 minute intervals from 7am to 10-30pm daily. However, in late 2016 the number of daily sailings was reduced from 32 to 18 and subsequently further reduced to 15 and as at October 2019 just 7 from Kowloon and 8 from Macau with the service operating at 90-210 minute frequency. In March 2019 TurboJET began operating a second route from China Ferry Terminal to Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal with 3 daily sailings from Kowloon, subsequently reduced to 2  and 2 from Macau and at the same time reduced the number of daily sailings between China Ferry Terminal and Macau (Outer Harbour) Ferry Terminal. Journey time is about 60 minutes.

FARES (ECONOMY CLASS) - EFFECTIVE FROM 15th SEPTEMBER 2023. Fare structure is based on date and time of sailing;

HONG KONG TO MACAU AND MACAU TO HONG KONG;
Day Service* on weekdays HK$175
Day Service* on weekends and public holidays HK$190
Night service* HK$220

*SERVICE HOURS

 Day Service - 8th October to 31st January 07-00 to 17-00, 1st February to 31st March and 1st September to 7th October 07-00 to 17-30, 1st April to 31st August 07-00 to 18-00

Night Service - 8th October to 31st January 17-15 to 06-30, 1st February to 31st March and 1st September to 7th October 17-45 to 06-30, 1st April to 31st August 18-15 to 06-30

CHINA FERRY TERMINAL, TSIM SHA TSUI, KOWLOON TO TAIPA FERRY TERMINAL, MACAU (New route from 25th March 2019) LIMITED SERVICE RESUMED 1st DECEMBER 2023. Two each way daily sailings at 09-15 and 15-00 from Kowloon and 13-15 and 17-00 from Macau (Taipa) SUBSEQUENTLY SUSEPENDED - NO SERVICE AS AT SEPTEMBER 2024

FARES (ECONOMY CLASS) - As per China Ferry Terminal, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon to Macau Maritime (Outer Harbour) Ferry Terminal above

*SERVICE HOURS
Day Service - 8th October to 31st January 07-00 to 17-00, 1st February to 31st March and 1st September to 7th October 07-00 to 17-30, 1st April to 31st August 07-00 to 18-00

Night Service - 8th October to 31st January 17-15 to 06-30, 1st February to 31st March and 1st September to 7th October 17-45 to 06-30, 1st April to 31st August 18-15 to 06-30 
 


Ex-First Ferry Catamaran now operated by Shun Tak - China Travel Macau Ferries Ltd (TurboJET). In August 2011 New World First Ferry Macau was taken over by Shun Tak who own TurboJET, and also operate services to Macau. Since mid-2012 all ex-First Ferry boats on the China Ferry Terminal, Kowloon to Macau route have been rebranded in TurboJET's familiar red and white livery

SERVICE PERMANENTLY CEASED OPERATION JUNE 2021 - TUEN MUN FERRY TERMINAL, TUEN MUN TO MACAU MARITIME FERRY TERMINAL (MACAU OUTER HARBOUR FERRY TERMINAL)** NEW SERVICE COMMENCED 28 JANUARY 2016*. Four sailings each way daily, increased to seven sailings each way daily from 1st March 2016 but currently reduced to five daily each way sailings. There is additionally one Sunday afternoon only sailing from TAIPA FERRY TERMINAL, MACAU  to TUEN MUN. *SERVICE PERMANENTLY CEASED OPERATION JUNE 2021

TurboJET high-speed catamaran awaiting departure from Tuen Mun Ferry Pier






COTAI WATER JET

 

Cotai Water Jet High-speed catamaran

Cotai Water Jet (previously "Cotaijet") commenced operating services between Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal at Sheung Wan and Macau on 1 December 2007 following the opening of the Venetian Resort on the The Cotai Strip in Macau. The service is operated by CKS (Chu Kong Passenger Transport) for Cotai Water Jet Macao, a firm controlled by Las Vegas Sands Corp and Macau company Giant Dragon. The service was suspended from 11 December 2007 after only ten days of operation following court intervention after objections to the tendering process. However on 18th January 2008 the Macau Intermediate Court lifted the interim injunction and the service resumed on Sunday 20th January 2008. On 19th February 2009 Macau's Court of Second Instance ruled the service illegal for the Macau Government to have granted the service to CotaiJet without public tender. Las Vegas Sands appealed against the decision and services continued to operate. The court ruling resulted from a lawsuit by North West Express who were refused permission to operate a ferry service between Tuen Mun and Macau in 2006 (but were subsequently awarded a licence and commenced operating in April 2011). In January 2010 CotaiJet were finally awarded a 10-year licence by the Macau SAR Government allowing the company to operate the existing route and additional routes to China Ferry Terminal, Kowloon and Hong Kong International Airport Skypier with services on these routes commencing in February 2010 and July 2010 respectively.


HONG KONG MACAU FERRY TERMINAL, SHEUNG WAN, HK ISLAND TO MACAU TAIPA FERRY TERMINAL

Services operate from Hong Kong from 07-00 until 22-30 and from Macau from 07-30 to 23-59 at intervals of 30 minutes. Journey time is approximately one hour with a free 5 minute coach connection to and from The Venetian from Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal. Economy fares were revised on 15th September 2023 and from Hong Kong are HK$175 on weekdays , HK$190 on weekends and public holidays and HK$220 for night sailings.*

*night fares apply to sailings from 17-10 from 1st October to 31st January, from 17-40 1st February to 31st March and 1st to 30th September and from 1st April to 31st August. 

Timetable;

http://www.cotaiwaterjet.com/ferry-schedule/hongkong-macau-taipa.html 



CHINA FERRY TERMINAL, TSIM SHA TSUI, KOWLOON TO MACAU TAIPA FERRY TERMINAL
(SERVICE SUSPENDED - NO SERVICE AS AT SEPTEMBER 2024)

There are five daytime sailings from Hong Kong on this route, hourly from 09-15 to 13-15, with four return journeys from Macau at 1-45, 11-45, 16-45 and 17-45. Economy fare from Hong Kong is HK$171 on weekdays and HK$186 on weekends and public holidays. From Macau fare is MOP160 on weekdays and MOP175 on weekends and public holidays. For Night Sailings (from 17-10 from 1st October to 31st January, from 17-40 1st February to 31st March and 1st to 30th September and from 1st April to 31st August) fare HK$211 from Hong Kong. MOP200 from Macau. Journey time about one hour.

Timetable;

http://www.cotaiwaterjet.com/ferry-schedule/kowloon-macau-taipa.html 




HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SKYPIER TO MACAU TAIPA FERRY TERMINAL
(SERVICE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED)

Since the opening of the HZM Bridge in October 2018 the service was reduced to just one daily sailing from HKIA at 16-15 and three from Macau at 07-25, 13-15 and 15-55. The service is for passengers transiting through Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) only and enables passengers arriving at HKIA to transit to Macau without passing through Hong Kong Immigration, Customs or Baggage Reclaim. Similarly, passengers from Macau can check in Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal to avoid HK Immigration and Customs when transiting via HKIA. The service is only available to transit passengers making sea/air connections through HKIA. Journey time is about 65 mins. The service is currently suspended. The Economy fare is HK$297. Timetable and air/sea transfer procedure;

http://www.cotaiwaterjet.com/ferry-schedule/hkia-macau-taipa.html
 

Cotai Water Jet Catamaran off Cheung Chau on its journey to Hong Kong



*HONG KONG NORTH WEST EXPRESS LIMITED (HKNWE)

*SERVICE SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY WITH EFFECT FROM JULY 2012. TUEN MUN FERRY PIER REPOSSESSED BY THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT FROM 10th SEPTEMBER 2012.
A NEW SERVICE OPERATED BY HONGKONG MACAO HYDROFOIL COMPANY LIMITED (TURBOJET) BEGAN OPERATING THIS ROUTE ON 28th JANUARY 2016. ROUTE SINCE PERMANENTLY SUSPENDED AND TUEN MUN FERRY PIER AGAIN RETURNED TO GOVERNMENT POSSESSION ON 8th JUNE 2021

TUEN MUN FERRY TERMINAL, TUEN MUN TO MACAU MARITIME FERRY TERMINAL (MACAU OUTER HARBOUR FERRY TERMINAL) ALL SERVICES FROM TUEN MUN FERRY TERMINAL PERMANENTLY SUSPENDED

Hong Kong North West Express (HKNWE) were awarded the operating licence for services between Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal in the northwest New Territories and Macau Maritime Ferry Terminal (also known as Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal) in early 2011 and services commenced on 15th April 2011. The company, which has previously operated a single daily service to Shekou from Tuen Mun, had been seeking a licence from the Macau Government to operate services to Macau since 2003 and were last denied permission in 2006. In July 2012 services were indefinitely suspended with reports that HKNWE owed HK$4.7 million in unpaid rent for Tuen Mun Ferry Pier to the Hong Kong Government. In September 2012 it was confirmed that the service would not resume and the government was taking repossession of the ferry pier from 10th September 2012.

 

Hong Kong North West Express's two 300-seat Fast Catamarans at Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal before this service ceased to operate in July 2012. The Hong Kong Government took repossession of Tuen Mun Ferry Pier in September 2012. TurboJET began operating services on this route from 28th January 2016 but the service was temporarily suspended owing to Covid-19 pandemic border restrictions in January 2020 permanently ceased from June 2021 with Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal being returned to the Hog Kong government on 8th June 2021.

Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal is located at 148 Wu Chui Road, Tuen Mun. It is served by MTR "Ferry Pier Terminus" Light Rail Station. Passengers travelling on MTR West Rail can interchange to Light Rail at Yuen Long Terminus, Tin Shui Wai, Siu Hong and Tuen Mun West Rail Stations.

The following KMB bus routes terminate at Tuen Mun Ferry Pier;
59A from Sham Shui Po (Yen Chow Street)
59M from Tsuen Wan MTR Station
59X from Mong Kok East MTR Station

Tuen Mun Ferry Pier is also served by Fortune Ferry Company Tai O - Sha Lo Wan - Tung Chung - Tuen Mun ferry service which has a limited service but may be convenient for passengers travelling from Lantau Island;

http://www.fortuneferry.com.hk/timetable.php


MACAO DRAGON (CEASED OPERATING 15th September 2011)

Macao Dragon, a subsidiary of Giant Dragon Sea Transportation Company, commenced operations on 10th July 2010, but ceased operations on 15th September 2011. The company, which operated four daily sailings each way using 1200-seat fast catamarans, claimed it was unable to operate a viable business owing to restrictions on passenger quotas. The Macau Government initially issued a licence for vessels to carry a maximum of 1,152 passengers but this was later limited by the Macau Maritime Administration to maximum of 750 passengers on sailings from Hong Kong and 600 for the return journey from Macau. Macao Dragon substantially undercut its competitors, offering one-way fares from HK$88. The service had utilised two large 1200 seat multi-deck fast catamaran ferries originally built for a Spanish operator who was unable to take delivery, and operated the same route as the CotaiJet service from HK Macau Ferry Terminal on Hong Kong Island to Pac On Temporary Pier on the Cotai Strip in Macau. Macao Dragon's two ferries, Shen Long and Tian Long, were seized in September 2011 by lawyers acting for Bank of China and remained moored in Victoria Harbour until being sold, in March 2012, for HK$80 million each to an unnamed Chinese mainland buyer. It is believed the vessels are to be based on Hainan Island.

Short-lived Macao Dragon ferry seen shortly before the demise of the service in September 2011 



CKS (CHU KONG PASSENGER TRANSPORT CO LTD)

CKS operate a fleet of high-speed catamarans along several routes from Hong Kong to various Pearl River Delta ports including two routes from SkyPier at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to Macau. The services operated by CKS from HKIA to Macau are the Coita Water Jet (see above) services from HKIA to Macau which CKS also operate under their own name. These routes are only available to passengers transiting through HKIA to/from Macau;


HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SKYPIER TO TAIPA TEMPORARY FERRY TERMINAL, TAIPA, MACAU

There is one daily sailing from Hong Kong International Airport SkyPier and five daily sailings from Macau with a journey time of about 50 minutes. Economy fares are HK$246 Hong Kong to Macau and HK$248 Macau to Hong Kong. Passengers arriving at HKIA can transit to Macau without passing through Hong Kong Immigration, Customs or Baggage Reclaim. Similarly, passengers from Macau can check in at Macau Ferry Terminal to avoid HK Immigration and Customs when transiting via HKIA. Timetable;

http://www.cksp.com.hk/price_list/Skypier1.pdf



MACAU MARITIME (OUTER HARBOUR) FERRY TERMINAL TO HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SKYPIER

There is just one sailing daily from Macau with a journey time of about 50 minutes. Economy fare is HK$248. Passengers arriving at Macau can transfer to international flights from Hong Kong International Airport without passing through Hong Kong Immigration, Customs or Baggage Reclaim. Timetable;

http://www.cksp.com.hk/price_list/Skypier1.pdf



BY BRIDGE (from 24th October 2018)

Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macau Bridge deck from Hong Kong Port - Macau Port Shuttle Bus

Hong Kong Transport Department website for the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge;

https://www.hzmb.gov.hk/en/index.html

PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVING THE PASSENGER CLEARANCE BUILDING OF THE HONG KONG PORT OF THE HONG KONG - ZHUHAI - MACAU BRIDGE (HZMB). EFFECTIVE FROM 24th OCTOBER 2018.


FRANCHISED BUS ROUTES;

B4 - Operator - New Lantao Bus Co (1973) Ltd - Circular service HZMB Hong Kong Port - HK International Airport Terminals 1 & 2 - Regal Airport Hotel - AsiaWorld-Expo - Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel - HZMB Hong Kong Port Passenger Clearance Building - HZMB Hong Kong Port. 24 hours daily at frequency of 8-15 minutes 05-30 to 00-30 and 30 minutes 00-30 to 05-30. Fare HK$7.5 (special promotional fare HK$6 applies until further notice).

B5 - Operator - Citybus - HZMB Hong Kong Port - Hong Kong Disneyland Public Transport Interchange* - Sunny Bay Station. From HZMB Port daily 05-40 to 00-20. From Sunny Bay Station daily 06-30 to 01-15, Frequency 10-20 minutes. Fare HK$5.8

* services operate via Disneyland from HKZB Port 07-58 to 11-10 and 19-58 to 22-10 Monday to Friday, 07-50 to 11-10 and 19-50 to 22-15 Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. From Sunny Bay MTR Station 07-40 to 11-16 and 19-40 to 22-16 Monday to Friday, 07-50 to 11-10 and 19-50 to 22-10 Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

B6 - Operator - New Lantao Bus Co (1973) Ltd - HZMB Hong Kong Port - Tung Chung (Mun Tung Estate) via Tung Chung Cable Car Terminus, Tung Chung MTR Station and Yu Tung Court. 24 hours daily at frequency of 10-20 minutes and 30 minutes 00-45 to 06-15 (05-45 Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) from HZMB Port and 01-25 to 05-55 daily from Mun Tung Estate. Fare HK$7.5 (special promotional fare HK$7 applies until further notice)


EXISTING HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FRANCHISED BUS ROUTES EXTENDED TO SERVE HZMB PORT:

The following existing airport bus routes are extended between the airport passenger terminals 1 and 2, HZMB Port and the Airport Ground Transportation Centre Bus Terminus;

Daytime Routes;

A11 - Operator - Citybus (to/from North Point / Causeway Bay / Central). Service extended to HZMB Port 08-30 to 23-30 daily, from HZMB Port 09-00 to 00-30 daily. Fare HK$40

A21 - Operator - Citybus (to/from Hung Hom Station, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok). Service extended to HZMB Port 08-30 to 00-00 daily, from HZMB Port 09-00 to 00-00 daily. Fare HK$33

A22 - Operator - Citybus (to/from Lam Tin, Kowloon Bay, Ma Tau Wai). Service extended to HZMB Port 08-30 to 23-30 daily, from HZMB Port 09-00 to 00-10 daily. Fare HK$39

A29 - Operator - Citybus (to/from Tseung Kwan O, Kwun Tong, Wong Tai Sin). Service extended to HZMB Port 08-30 to 23-30 daily, from HZMB Port 09-00 to 00-10 daily. Fare HK$42

A31 - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Tsuen Wan). To airport 05-20 to 00-00 daily, from airport 06-00 to 00-00 daily (operating hours to/from HZMA Port to be confirmed). Fare HK$18.9

A33X - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Tuen Mun). To airport 05-00 to 23-15, from airport 07-35 to 00-00 (operating hours to/from HZMA Port to be confirmed). Fare HK$27.7

A36 - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Yuen Long). To airport 05-00 to 22-30, from airport 07-15 to midnight (operating hours to/from HZMA Port to be confirmed). Fare HK$27.7

A41 - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Sha Tin). To airport 05-30 to 23-30. From airport 06-00 to 00-00 (operating hours to/from HZMA Port to be confirmed). Fare HK$22.3

A35 - Operator - New Lantao Bus Co (1973) Ltd (to/from Mui Wo via Tung Chung, Tong Fuk, Cheung Sha and Pui O). Daily from Mui Wo at 05-30, 07-25, 17-00, 22-00 and 00-15, from HZMB Port at 06-15, 06-40, 08-15, 18-15, 23-30. Fare HK$15 (HK$25 on Sundays and public holidays).



Night Routes;

NA11 - Operator - Citybus (to/from North Point, Causeway Bay, Central). To HZMB Port nightly at 04-50, from HZMB Port at 00-40, 01-00. Fare HK$52

NA12 - Operator - Citybus (to/from Hung Hom Station, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok). To HZMB Port nightly at 04-50, from HZMB Port at 00-25. Fare HK$58

NA20 - Operator - Citybus (to/from Lam Tin, Kowloon Bay, Ma Tau Wai), To HZMB Port nightly at 04-30, from HZMB Port at 00-40, 01-15, 02-05. Fare HK$37.5

NA29 - Operator - Citybus (to/from Tsuen Kwan O, Kwun Tong, Wong Tai Sin). To HZMB Port nightly at 04-15, 05-05, from HZMB Port at 00-30, 01-00. Fare HK$52

NA31 - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Tsuen Wan). To HZMB Port nightly at 04-30, 04-55 from HZMB Port at 00-45. Fare HK$33

NA32 - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Kwai Chung Estate). To HZMB Port nightly at 04-15, 04-35, 04-55, from HZMB Port at 00-40, 01-15. Fare HK$33

NA33 - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Tuen Mun). To HZMB Port nightly at 03-45, 04-00, 04-35, from HZMB Port at 00-25, 00-40, 00-55, 01-15, 01-40, 02-10. Fare HK$40

NA34 - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Tin Shui Wai). To HZMB Port nightly at 03-40, 03-55, 04-10, 04-25, 04-45 from HZMB Port at 00-15, 00-25, 00-35, 00-50, 01-05, 01-20, 01-40, 02-05, 02-20. Fare HK$40

NA40 - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Wu Kai Sha Station). To HZMB Port nightly at 04-10, 04-40, 04-55 from HZMB Port at 00-20, 00-40. 01-20, 01-40 Fare HK$40

NA41 - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Sha Tin). To HZMB Port nightly at 04-10,, from HZMB Port at 01-20. Fare HK$40

NA43 - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Fanling). To HZMB Port nightly at 04-10, 04-30, 04-50, from HZMB Port at 00-20, 01-15. Fare HK$45

NA47 - Operator - Long Win Bus Company (to/from Tai Po). To HZMB Port nightly at 04-25, from HZMB Port at 00-30. Fare HK$42.5 
 



GREEN MINIBUS

Green Minibus circular route 901 operates 24 hours a day between Tung Chung North and HZMB Port at intervals of 10 - 30 minutes. The route is via AsiaWorld-Expo and the airport catering area and does not pass Tung Chung Station. Adult fare HK$8.4.  


TAXI

All licensed taxis (Urban - Red, New Territories - Green and Lantau - Blue) are able to serve HZMB Port


HONG KONG - ZHUHAI - MACAO BRIDGE SHUTTLE BUS

Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus (Guangdong) Co Ltd operate an initial fleet of about 120 shuttle buses (about 20 double-deck and 100 single-deck) between Hong Kong Port and the Boundary Control Facilities at Macau and Zhuhai. The buses operate between, and terminate at, the border control points Passengers must pass through immigration control in order to board buses and also after disembarkation. The service operates 24 hours a day at a frequency of 5 minutes in peak hours, 10 to 15 minutes during non-peak daytime hours and 15-30 minutes overnight. Journey time between Hong Kong Port and Macau Port is about 40 minutes. The adult fare is HK$65 during the daytime and HK$70 at night. Tickets can be bought in advance via the company's website or, on the spot, in the departure hall after immigration.

For details see;

https://www.hzmb.gov.hk/en/transport/cross-boundary.html

Double-deck HZM Bridge "golden" shuttle bus at Hong Kong Port

Single-deck HZM Bridge "golden" shuttle buses at Macau Port

CROSS-BOUNDARY COACH SERVICES

Cross-boundary "point to point" coach services between Hong Kong and Macau are provided by several operators. Passengers need to disembark and reboard coaches at the border control points.

One Bus Hongkong Macau operates services between APM Mall in Kwun Tong and Taipa from 08-00 to 18-30 from Kwun Tong and 11-00 and 21-30 from Macau. Single-trip fare is HK$170 on weekdays, HK$190 at weekends and public holidays. Journey time is about 110 minutes to Sands Macao and 125 minutes to Venetian and Parisian Macao;

https://www.onebus.hk/en

TIL Chinalink initially provides about 300 cross-border services a day from various departure points in Hong Kong to Macau and mainland destinations;

https://www.tilchinalink.com/index.php?lang=en



Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings is to operate services from various points in Hong Kong Island, East and West Kowloon and Tuen Mun to Macau and Mainland destinations with fares from HK$120 to HK$140 for a single trip. Further details to follow.


HKIA - MACAO DIRECT BONDED BUS

Following trials in late August 2023 a direct bonded bus service “Macau HK Airport Direct” has begun operating between the new SkyPier Terminal of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Macau Port via the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao (HKZM) Bridge. Passengers of 54 participating airlines are able transfer from HKIA to Macao Port and vice-versa avoiding the need to pass through immigration entry formalities at HKIA and exit procedures at Hong Kong Port of the HKZM Bridge. The new 5-storey SkyPier Terminal building is located in the restricted area of the airport, adjacent to SkyPier.

The service operates from HKIA hourly from 08-30 to 20-30 and from Macao Port hourly from 07-30 to 19-30 with a journey time of 45 minutes. Adult fare is HK$280, Child under age 12 and Senior age 65 and over fare is HK$210. A promotional adult fare of HK$250 applies until 30th November 2023.

For further information including participating airlines, ticketing arrangements, transfer procedures and minimum connection times see the operators website;

https://www.macauhkairportbus.com/service.php


SKY SHUTTLE HELICOPTER SERVICE

 

"Lift-off" at Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, Sheung Wan for Sky Shuttle helicopter heading for Macau

Sky Shuttle Helicopters Ltd operate a helicopter shuttle service between Shun Tak Centre at Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island (Hong Kong Macau Ferry Pier) and the Macau Ferry Terminal using a fleet of six Agusta Westland (AW) 139 helicopters. The company installed a second helipad at Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal during 2009. Flights operate daily at 30 minute intervals from 10-30 to 22-59 from Hong Kong and 10-00 to 22-30 from Macau. The journey takes 15 minutes.

Fares are HK$4300 each way or HK$4800 each way on designated holidays.

Full details can be found on the Sky Shuttle website;

http://www.skyshuttlehk.com/


LOCAL TRANSPORTATION WITHIN MACAU

Macau Maritime Ferry Terminal is served by Macau Bus Routes 3, 10a, 12 and 28A and taxis are inexpensive and in plentiful supply. Details of local bus services within Macau;

http://www.i-busnet.com/macau/english/busroute/

Most casinos including The Venetian, Sands and MGM Grand operate free shuttle bus services to and from the ferry terminal.



SEAPLANE SERVICES (Waterfront Air ceased trading 23rd December 2014)

Shenzhen-based Waterfront Air was planning to commence operating a scheduled seaplane service in 2014 from a new Kai Tak Waterfront Aerodrome to Pak On Ferry Terminal near the Cotai Strip in Macau. The company, co-founded by Peter de Kantzow, whose father was a co-founder of Cathay Pacific, and Canadian business partner Michael Agopsowicz, arranged a partnership with Shenzhen Airport Authority to provide a hub and maintenance base for the services. The service had the support of the Hong Kong Government's Tourism Commission, as bringing added value to the harbour. Pilots were to be recruited from Canada and Australia and services were also planned to operate between Shenzhen and other Pearl River destinations. As at December 2012, the company was undergoing preliminary licensing approval from the Chinese aviation authorities.

The Hong Kong - Macau service was to have utilised a fleet of leased Twin Otter DHC-6 series 300 floatplanes to operate 20 flights daily for the 15/20 minute flight. The planes were to be configured to take 2 pilots and 16 passengers with a luggage allowance of 10kg each. Any excess luggage was to have followed by ferry. The planes were expected to fly at an altitude of about 150-metres to allow passengers to enjoy the views. The company intended to charge a one-way fare of HK$1800.

Scheduled seaplane services were previously operated between Hong Kong and Macau by Macau Air Transport Company from the late 1940's until December 1962. Macau Air Transport Company which was founded by Sydney Kantzow and Roy Farrell, co-founders of Cathay Pacific initially used Catalina flying boats and, later, Piaggio PI36 6-seater twin engine aircraft until silting up of the Macau harbour made landing too difficult.

Website;

http://www.waterfrontair.com/Pages/default.aspx

For information regarding future operational developments see;

https://www.facebook.com/WaterfrontAir

Waterfront Air ceased trading in December 2014 without having commenced operating any services.