Between Hong Kong to Macau, the direct transportation means could be helicopter transport, ship transport and jetfoil transport. It is really convenient and swift for travelers' traveling between these two cities, with the straight-line distance of about 60 kilometers (37.3 miles).
Helicopter Transport / Shy Shuttle: the Swiftest but the Most Expensive Choice
Helicopter transport is the most swift and convenient mean for transportation between Hong Kong and Macau. The length of the time for a journey is only 15 minutes. The helicopter transport is operated by East Asia Airlines Limited and Helicopters Hong Kong Limited.
Essentials
Service time: The Helicopter departs every 30 minutes from 09:00 to 23:00. There are additional services on designated holidays. Passengers should arrive at the passenger lounge at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
Departure and arrival places: the aprons at Macau Maritime Ferry Terminal in Macau (澳门外港客运码头) and Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Shun Tak Center, Hong Kong (香港信德中心港澳客运码头)
Tel: (853)2872 7288 (Macau) and (852)2108 9898 (Hong Kong): Passenger can book a ticket via these telephone numbers.
Approximate ticket fare:
| (Prices are in HKD / MOP per person) | (Prices are in RMB per person) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Price | Total Price | ||
| Hong Kong to Macau | 2,900 | Hong Kong to Macau | 2,700 |
| Macau to Hong Kong | 2,900 | Macau to Hong Kong | 2,700 |
| Peak Days Surcharge | 200 | Peak Days Surcharge | 200 |
Note
- Peak day surcharge is needed in Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Hong Kong/Macau public Holidays and designated holidays.
- Passengers can book the helicopter tickets as early as 28 days in advance.
Ship Transport: the Most Popular and the Most Economical Choice
The length of time for a journey by ship between Hong Kong and Macau is about 50 minutes, which is much longer than that taking a helicopter. However, the ticket fare is much cheaper than taking a helicopter.
Service time and departure interval (both in Hong Kong and Macau): The ship departs every 15 minutes from 07:00 to 00:00, and then departs at: 00:30, 01:00, 01:30, 02:30, 04:00, 04:45 and 06:00.
Departure and arrival places in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal 港澳码头
Service time: 24 hours (daily)
It is in Shun Tak Center (信德中心). For passengers in Hong Kong International Airport: 1) take the airport express (departing every 10 minutes from 05:50 to 00:48) to Hong Kong Station (香港站), and then take a taxi to the terminal, and the whole journey coasts about HKD 120. 2) Take bus A11 (departing every 15 minutes from 05:50 to 00:48) to the terminal, which costs about HKD 18. 3) Take a taxi from the airport to the terminal, which costs about 375 HK$.
China Ferry Terminal (中国客运码头)
Service time: 07:00–22:30 (daily)
It is located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (九龙尖沙咀).
Departure and arrival places in Macau
Macau Maritime Ferry Terminal (澳门外港码头)
Service time: 24 hours
Where to Buy Ticket
Ticket Offices in Hong Kong
- Floor 3, Shun Tak Center, 200 Connaught Road, Central, Shangwan 上环干诺道中200号信德中心三楼
- China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui 尖沙咀中国客运码头
- China Travel Service' branches in Hong Kong and Kowloon 中旅社港九各分社
Ticket Offices in Macau
- The Departure Hall in Floor 2, New Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal (新港澳码头二楼离境大堂)
- Hotel Lisboa 葡京酒店
- The Arrival Hall in Macau International Airport (澳门国际机场的机场入境大堂)
Approximate Ticket Fares
There are two kinds of ticket fares, for day sailing and night sailing.
Day Sailing (07:00–17:59)
| Hong Kong→Macau | ||
|---|---|---|
| From Mon. to Fri. | Weekends and Public Holidays | |
| Common Seat | HKD 133 | HKD 148 |
| Luxury Seat | HKD 238 | HKD 253 |
| Macau→Hong Kong | ||
| Common Seat | MOP 130 | MOP 155 |
| Luxury Seat | Mop 245 | MOP 260 |
Night Sailing (18:00–06:00 or 18:00–22:30)
| Hong Kong→Macau | ||
|---|---|---|
| From Mon. to Fri. | Weekends and Public Holidays | |
| Common Seat | HKD 168 | HKD 168 |
| Luxury Seat | HKD 268 | HKD 268 |
| Macau→Hong Kong | ||
| Common Seat | MOP 175 | MOP 175 |
| Luxury Seat | MOP 275 | MOP 275 |
Jetfoil Transport: the Luxurious and Comfortable Choice
Passenger also can take a jetfoil: a five-star Premier Jetfoil with exclusive and luxurious services of superb quality coming and going among Macau, Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport, and the length of the time for each route is about 55 minutes. The newest five-star Premier Jetfoil is equipped with the latest LED lighting system, top- quality Samsung onboard entertainment system, VIP Cabin which comes with a self-controlled air conditioning and lighting system and free WiFi service. Passengers of VIP Cabin can use the online meal reservation service, reserving on www.turbojetbooking.com 24 hours prior to sailing time for specified meal choice.
