The territory has its own airline, Air Macau (NX) (website: www.airmacau.com.mo), which operates regional flights. Other airlines serving Macau include Air Asia and TransAsia Airways. A variety of charter airlines operate from Japan.

Flights from Europe and North America are usually via Hong Kong. From Hong Kong to London is 14 hours; for other flight times, see Hong Kong (SAR) in the China (People's Republic of) section.

Macau International Airport (MFM) (website: www.macau-airport.gov.mo) is 7km (5 miles) southeast of the city. To/from the airport: Buses run to the city and Macau-Hong Kong ferry terminal via major hotels (travel time – 45 minutes). Bus fares cost MOP4-6. Taxis to the city centre are also available for approximately MOP40 (travel time - 15 minutes); each piece of luggage carried is paid for separately. Facilities: Banks and bureaux de change, car hire, duty free shops and restaurants.
An ExpressLink service is also available, allowing fast, trouble-free transfer between Macau and Hong Kong airports. Ferries depart approximately every 15 minutes (travel time – 55 minutes). On arrival at Macau Ferry Terminal, passengers travel by a special shuttle bus to the enclave’s airport. Travellers should allow approximately one hour between ferry arrival time in Macau and departure time from Macau International Airport.

Passengers departing for destinations in Mainland China must pay a Passenger Tax of MOP90 per person (MOP50 per child aged two to 12). Travellers to other destinations pay MOP130 (MOP80 per child aged two to 12). Passengers in transit departing Macau within 48 hours pay MOP40. Children under two, and those in direct transit, are free. Payment must be made in local currency, and credit cards are not accepted.

East Asia Airlines and Helicopters Hong Kong Limited (website: www.helihongkong.com) operate daily flights (every 30 minutes; 0930-2259) between Hong Kong and Macau, (0900-2230, Macau to Hong Kong). Travel time is 16 minutes. Cost before tax: HK$1500 (non-peak day) or HK$1600 (peak day) one way. Helicopters depart from the Macau Maritime and Heliport Terminal, situated in the Outer Harbour.

Main ports: A wide variety of vessels sail the 60km (37 mile) distance between Macau and Hong Kong: jetfoils, ferries and catamarans are run by Turbo JET or First Ferry. There are more than 100 scheduled sailings each way throughout the day, while jetfoils operate round the clock. Passengers are advised to be at the terminals at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time in order to complete immigration formalities; there is always a standby queue for a prior boat for passengers who arrive unexpectedly early.
TurboJET is the fastest, travelling between Hong Kong and Macau in 55 minutes. Trips are between Hong Kong ferry terminal (in the shun Tak centre and Sheung Wan) and Macau ferry terminal (in the outer habour). There are also Turbojet and First Ferry services to Fu Yong ferry terminal in Shenzhen, China (travel time – one hour), departing between 1030 and 1845 daily. For ticket prices and departure times, see website: www.turbojet.com.hk. Discounts are available for children under 12 and senior citizens.
There is a First Ferry service from Tsim Sha Tsui in China to Macau which departs between 0700 and 2100 and is 24 hours at weekends; the service takes around 70 minutes. For further details, contact First Ferry (tel: (852) 2131 8181; website: www.nwff.com.hk).
Tickets to Hong Kong can be bought in Macau up to seven days in advance. For travel from Hong Kong to Macau, tickets can be bought up to 28 days before travel. A computerised booking system is available from Hong Kong MTR Travel Service Centres in the MTR stations of Admiralty, Central, Tsim Shat Sui, Causeway Bay, Mongkok, Tseun Wan and Kowloon Bay.
Telephone bookings for jetfoil services can be made by holders of various credit cards. The baggage allowance is 10kg per person for hand luggage on high-speed ferries and, in general, is limited to hand-carried items. Tour operators can arrange luggage-handling where required. Porters are available for heavy luggage.

The crossing point into China is via the Barrier Gate (Portas de Cerco) (open 0730-0000 daily) or the COTAI Frontier post (open 0900-2000 daily). Buses run frequently to and from this point from 0800-1830 (travel time – two hours 30 minutes). Starting in September 2005 passenger traffic through Lotus bridge/the COTAI checkpoint will be closed for maintenance for one year.
The Kee Kwan Motor Road Company runs a service between Macau and Guangzhou between 0715 and 2130 (website: www.keekwan.com).

There are several daily harbour tours in Chinese junks between the inner and outer harbours (travel time – 30 minutes). Tours depart from Pier 1 and cost MOP10 (children under 12 travel free).

Traffic drives on the left. There are two bridges: one to Taipa Island, and a bridge carrying a four-lane highway from the international airport to the Macau–China border at Zhuhai. Bus: Services operate frequently around Macau and to the islands. The fare on routes around the Macau peninsula is MOP2.50. The airport bus from Macau costs MOP3.30, to Hác Sá is MOP5 and to Tapa MOP3.30. Car hire: Available through several agencies. Drivers must be over 21. Passports may be required, as well as a credit card for a deposit. Chauffeur-driven limousines are also available. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required. Taxi: Most taxis are black with a cream-coloured top, but some are all-yellow radio taxis. To eliminate any misunderstandings regarding destination, most taxis have a destination guide written in Chinese, English and Portuguese. Rickshaws and pedicabs (bicycles with a two-seater section at the back) are also available for hire. The ferry terminal and the Hotel Lisboa are the two main pick-up locations. Prices should be agreed in advance. It is worth remembering that many of the attractions in Macau are located on hilltops, beyond the reach of even the strongest-legged pedicab driver. Bicycles can be hired on Taipa Island and cost approximately MOP20 per hour. They may not be taken to the mainland.