Macau Airport (MFM) to the City

One airport, MFM, and three ways into the city

This post takes a closer look at getting from Macau International Airport (MFM) into the city. There are three options: public buses from outside the airport, the LRT Taipa Line's Airport Station linked to the passenger terminal's North Exit, and taxis from the airport taxi stand.

Macao's official currency is the pataca (MOP). Buses cost MOP6 per ride and give no change, so getting coins or a Macau Pass card ready before you leave the airport is the first step.

Below we go through where to board and what each option costs, then how to choose by area, an at-a-glance comparison and an arrival-day checklist. Routes and timetables can change, so check the official information before you go.

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Public buses: MOP6 per ride, no change given

Public buses run from Macau International Airport (MFM). The airport lists routes 26, 36, 51A, 51B, AP1, MT1, MT4 and N2. Buses run about 06:00–23:50, varying by route.

Route 51B runs only at set times and not on Sundays or public holidays. Check where each route goes and when on the airport's official page, and find the stop nearest your accommodation's address in advance.

The fare is MOP6 per ride with no change given. Pay with exact coins or use a Macau Pass card. Buses also run frequently around the Macao Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane, so the Macau Pass stays useful after you arrive.

• Routes listed by the airport: 26, 36, 51A, 51B, AP1, MT1, MT4, N2
• Hours: about 06:00–23:50 (varies by route)
• 51B: set times only, no service on Sundays or public holidays
• Fare: MOP6 per ride, no change — have coins or a Macau Pass ready

LRT Taipa Line: Airport Station links to the North Exit

The LRT Taipa Line's Airport Station links to the passenger terminal's North Exit. After arrival, head for the North Exit.

Macao's LRT runs the Taipa, Seac Pai Van and Hengqin lines, and the East Line is under construction. Check routes, fares and timetables on the official LRT site (mlm.com.mo), and look up the station nearest your accommodation's address in advance.

Taxis: MOP21 flag fare, MOP8 airport surcharge

Taxis leave from the airport taxi stand. Black taxis with cream roofs are the regular taxis. MGTO says it is about 15 minutes by car to the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and about 20 minutes to central Macao Peninsula.

The fare is MOP21 for the first 1,600 m, then MOP2 per 220 m. Taking a taxi from the airport adds MOP8, and each item in the boot costs MOP3. Around town, MOP3–8 surcharges can apply depending on location and luggage.

• Flag fare: MOP21 (first 1,600 m)
• Distance: MOP2 per 220 m
• From the airport: MOP8 surcharge
• Boot luggage: MOP3 per item

Choosing by area

Accommodation areas fall into three: the Macao Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane. Check which airport bus routes serve your area on the airport's official page, and whether the LRT reaches it on the official LRT site.

If you come in via Hong Kong by ferry or bus, you will use the Outer Harbour or Taipa ferry terminals or the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge shuttle bus instead of the airport. Check schedules and fares on the official sites (ferry schedules: marine.gov.mo; bridge shuttle: hzmbus.com).

• Macao Peninsula (around the Historic Centre): Senado Square, the Ruins of St. Paul's and Mount Fortress are all here, the shortest trips for a heritage-focused stay. MGTO says a taxi from the airport to the centre takes about 20 minutes
• Taipa: close to the airport and Taipa Ferry Terminal, with Rua do Cunha and the Taipa Houses in Taipa Village
• Coloane: a quiet area with old buildings such as Coloane Library and Coloane Pier. Check bus times in advance

At a glance

Here is the summary. Items marked 'check official info' should be confirmed in the official information before you go.

• Public bus: board outside the airport; routes listed by the airport 26, 36, 51A, 51B, AP1, MT1, MT4, N2; about 06:00–23:50 (varies by route); MOP6 per ride; no change given
• LRT Taipa Line: Airport Station linked to the passenger terminal's North Exit; routes, fares and timetables: check official info (mlm.com.mo)
• Taxi: airport taxi stand; about 20 min to central Macao Peninsula and about 15 min to the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal (per MGTO); MOP21 for the first 1,600 m + MOP2 per 220 m; MOP8 airport surcharge; MOP3 per item in the boot

Arrival-day checklist

For how to spend your day on foot once you reach the city, continue with the 'Macao in one day' post below. If you are combining your trip with Hong Kong, see the 'Hong Kong and Macao together' post too.

• Have coins or a Macau Pass card ready for buses; no change is given
• The official currency is the pataca (MOP), pegged at MOP103.20 = HKD100; Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes Hong Kong dollars are widely used too, and cards are widely accepted
• If you plan to take 51B, remember it does not run on Sundays or public holidays
• In a typhoon, ferry and bus services can change; check the weather bureau and operators
• Keep bags in front on crowded steps and squares; Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that thefts targeting tourists are frequent
• Entry rules depend on your nationality; check the Macao government's official information (gov.mo visa exemption page, Public Security Police) before you go
• Emergency 999; MGTO tourism hotline +853 2833 3000

• Macao in one day: a walking route →
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