Search Flights from Dubai to Macau
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
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3661
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7 hour
20 min
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Air China
China Eastern Airlines
Emirates
Transportation to Dubai Airport from the City Center
Al Maktoum Intl. Airport
Al Maktoum International Airport is located 40 km from the city center, in Jebel Ali. The majority of the airport is still under construction however it is currently operating passenger services out of one terminal.
Bus
To get to Al Maktoum Airport from the city center, for flights departing no later than midnight, you can take the red line of the Dubai Metro all the way to the Ibn Battuta Metro Station. From there you can take bus F55 to the airport. The F55 buses depart every hour, on the hour and the total trip to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you’re flight is after midnight, the F55A buses depart from the Satwa Bus Station from 12:30 am – 6 am and go directly to Al Maktoum Airport. This bus line runs along the coast, passing by many hotels and beaches. You can get on this bus from stops in front of Hilton Beach Club, Jumeirah Beach Park, Royal Mirage Hotel, Oasis Beach Hotel, and Hilton Jumeirah Hotel.
The bus ride from the Satwa Bus Station to the airport takes about 1.5 hours. At the moment parking at the airport is free! If you’re going to drive your personal car you don’t have to worry about parking fees. You can also access the airport by taxi or rental car.
Airport Information
The construction of Al Maktoum International Airport is still ongoing, however it has been serving passengers out of one terminal for the past couple of years. There are a number of international flights to Dubai that land at Al Maktoum International Airport. However when compared to Dubai International Airport it hosts fewer flights. This number is expected to increase exponentially in the future.
Located 40 km from the city, Al Maktoum International Airport is situated in the middle of the dessert. Right now there aren’t many transportation alternatives to get to and from the city center. Moreover, there isn’t much located around the airport. However, in the future the area surrounding Al Maktoum International Airport will be completely different, with hotels, golf courses, and various facilities nearby. Since it is relatively new, Al Maktoum International Airport doesn’t have a rich variety of eating and drinking or shopping venues in the airport. If you want to grab a quick bite to eat there are chain cafes and restaurants located in the departing passenger terminal, including Hot & Roll, Papa Johns Pizza, Tandori, Thai Express, Starbucks and Vanellis Italian Foods. For shopping the only venue available is “Bin Sina Pharmacy”. The airport is currently providing passenger services out of one terminal. The “Marhaba Lounge” is located on the first floor of this terminal. This lounge is open 24 hours a day to all passengers for a certain fee, regardless of ticket class. In addition to an open buffet and refreshments there is free internet and laptop services. There are cabins where you can take a shower located between gates 1 and 6.
Dubai Intl. Airport
Dubai International Airport is located 4.6 km from the city center. It is the city’s main airport and the busiest airport in the world according to international passenger traffic. Dubai International Airport handled 78 million passengers in 2015. The airport is accessible by taxi, hotel shuttle service, bus, and metro.
Metro
The airport is accessible by two lines on the Dubai Metro System. The Red Line provides transportation from the city center, and major locations in the city, directly to the airport. The line runs through the airport, with stops in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. The second line is the Green Line, which runs to a stop that is in close proximity to the airport. The Green Line provides transportation to the Dubai Airport Free Zone. Passengers can connect to Terminal 2 from this station.
Hotel Shuttle Service
There are many hotels in Dubai that offer shuttle services to and from the airport. However these services are usually for a cost. We recommend inquiring about these services when making your hotel reservation. Some hotels that are located in close proximity to the airport might offer this shuttle service for free.
Airport Information
Dubai International Airport is the busiest airport in the Middle East and the 3rd busiest airport in the world, according to international passenger traffic. This modern airport has a structure that resembles a shopping center, featuring 3 terminal buildings, a parking lot, an area used for rental cars, and even a hotel. Terminal 1 acts as the main terminal and is used by many airlines, so a significant number of international passengers pass through Terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more for domestic flights. Terminal 3 is dedicated to Emirates and is the most luxurious of the three terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are connected. These two terminals feature an elaborate design and offer many services such as lounges, restaurants, cafes, bars, stores, and children’s play areas. Terminal 2 offers less in terms of services and amenities and therefore is an area that most tourists never visit. Especially because you have to use the airport shuttle bus to get to Terminal 2 from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. The terminal halls feature over 80 restaurants, fast food chains, and cafes offering delicious examples of international cuisine.
Cafe Nero, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, KFC, Mc Donalds, Burger King, Paul, and Papa Johns are a few of chain venues you can find at the airport. There are Dubai Duty Free shops located at most gates in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. You can find many products at the duty free shops, from electronics to clothing, cosmetics, medicine, gifts, watches, and jewelry. In general the prices are kind of high but you can benefit from duty-free privileges.
Wi-fi service at the airport is free for the first 30 minutes and can be used almost anywhere in the airport. There are more than 10 lounges in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. If you’re not a first class or business class passenger you can use these lounges for a certain fee. The Dubai International Hotel is located within the airport and for a certain fee passengers can use the hotel’s facilities such as the pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, or showers. Passengers can also take advantage of the shower stalls and rest areas located in various parts of the airport.
There are also zen gardens that nature lovers can visit. The airport features other services and amenities as well, including ATMs, children’s play areas, currency exchange offices, a gym, health centers, pharmacy, and prayer rooms.
Sharjah Intl. Airport
Sharjah International Airport, located close to the popular points in the United Arab Emirates such as Sharjah and Dubai, is located almost equidistant from both centers. To get to the airport, which is about 15 kilometers outside of Dubai, you can choose from a number of comfortable vehicles, especially taxi and rental cars in Dubai and Sharjah. Passengers traveling from the city center to the airport usually prefer the easily accessible taxis. If you rented a car when you came to the city, you can also use your rental car to get to the airport. If you choose this method, you can easily deliver your rental car at the offices that serve the passengers at the airport. There are also buses from Sharjah and Dubai as a more affordable alternative to airport transfers. If you prefer a much more comfortable and quick journey except these means, you can take advantage of private shuttles or luxury limousines.
Car Rental
In the city center you can rent out your car without hassle by finding offices of rental companies like Hertz, AVIS or Budget and Dollar. Thanks to the wide and regular roads of Dubai, driving in the city is extremely comfortable. If it is not a busy hour, it usually takes no more than 20 minutes to get to the airport with the car you rent. When the traffic is heavy, this can take up to 30-40 minutes. Make sure that you have your documents, such as the internationally valid driver's license, which you may need to rent a car with you. If you are traveling to the city for the first time, be sure to have a navigation device on hand to find your way more easily and minimize the risk of getting lost.
Bus
You can also travel to Sharjah International Airport from Dubai or Sharjah by bus. Travelling to Sharjah Airport by bus can take a bit longer compared to taxi. For this reason, if you are not comfortable with time, you should use taxis instead of the buses to save time. There are more bus services for the passengers coming to the airport from Sharjah direction. If you are not traveling late at night and you are not in a hurry to catch your plane, you can consider the bus option.
Taxi
The passengers travelling to Sharjah International Airport from both Dubai and Sharjah usually prefer taxis. The close proximity of the airport to both centers allows the taxi fare to be kept low and makes it an economical option. If you arrive at the airport from the city center by taxi, you will have to pay the fare, an average of 30-40 US Dollars, in local currency at the end of your journey. This fare may change depending on the status of the traffic and the point you are traveling to. You can get information about the average taxi fare from your hotel or taxi drivers before the trip.
Private Airport Shuttle
Many private airport shuttle service providers are located near Dubai and Sharjah. With these services, which have different passenger capacities, you can reach the airport without any difficulty with your crowded group. Fares for private airport shuttles may vary depending on distance, number of passengers or time of day travelling. For this reason, if you want to get information about the fares of the services, you can contact the companies directly by doing a short research on the internet. If your hotel has a shuttle service to the airport, it is also possible to use the airport shuttle service by getting information from the hotel staff a few days or hours before your travel.
Luxury Transfer Vehicles
Dubai and its environs have been recognized in recent years as one of the world's most important business, trade and finance centers. With this effect, the interest and demand for luxurious vehicles for airport transfer in the city is increasing day by day. The luxury limousine service is one of the services offered to customers by many hotels in the city. With these vehicles, you can complete your journey in a much more privileged and enjoyable way compared to buses and taxis. Booking your luxury car a few hours before your flight will usually suffice.
Airport Information
at Sharjah International Airport, which connects the world with the fast-developing centers Dubai and Sharjah, you can find everything you might need from small shops you can shop, restaurants serving both Arabic and European and international cuisine, and car rental office. Located at the airport, the VIP passenger lounge offers a privileged setting where you can read daily newspapers while you wait for your plane, or enjoy fresh juices and sandwiches. ATMs and bank branches where you can easily transfer money and make many other banking transactions are some of the services offered to the passengers at the airport. During your stay at Sharjah International Airport, which is known as one of the family friendly airports, you can benefit from services such as children's play areas or a babysitting room.
For dining at the airport, also known for its extensive shopping and dining areas, you can choose from different venues such as McDonald's, Costa Coffee, London Dairy Cafe, Dunkin Donuts, Grab and Go, Subway, CHOCOLIX, Mumbai Spices, Krispy Kreme and World News Cafe. You can also visit duty-free shops in Dubai Sharjah International Airport, where you can find a wide range of perfumes, chocolates and gift items. In addition to all these services, a room specially designed for those who wish to pray in a quiet environment at the airport and services such as a lost-goods bureau are also offered to passengers traveling here.
Transportation to Macau City Center from Airport
Macau International Airport, which is located to the east of Taipa Island, generally has reciprocal flights with the cities of the countries such as China and Taiwan. It is possible to travel from the airport to many destinations such as Bangkok, Beijing, Busan, Manila, Taiyuan, Hanoi and Seoul. To get to the city center from Macau International Airport, you can benefit from bus and ferry or you can prefer to take a taxi which can take you directly wherever you want.
Bus
There are many bus lines that provide direct transportation between Macau International Airport and Macau city center. You can travel in the direction of Border Gate by the bus number 26, which you can take after leaving the terminal without losing time. The bus runs between 06:34 am and 11:46 pm and the ticket fare is 5 Macau Patacas for each passenger.
If you take the NEWERA bus number 36 from the airport, you can travel to Rotunda Leonel Sousa in a short time. You just need to pay 3 Patacas to get on this bus, which runs between 07:35 am and 11:50 pm.
You need to take the AP1 bus if you want to go to Portas De Corco from the airport. The buses to Portas De Corco serve between 06:30 am and 00:20 at midnight and they cost 4.2 Patacas.
If you need to travel to Praceta 24 De Junho after landing to Macau, you can prefer MT1 and MT2 buses which regularly depart at the terminal building. The departure times for these buses are between 7 am and 9:44 pm.
In addition to these routes, you can reach Bacia Norte Do Patane and its surrounding areas from Macau Airport by bus. The bus line going to Bacia Norte Do Patane is N2. The buses carrying passenger only for 4.2 Patacas serve the airport passengers from midnight until 6 am in the morning.
If you would like to get detailed information about all of these bus lines from the airport to Macau city center, you can contact TRANSMAC at (853) 2827 1122. You can dial (853) 2885 0060 at anytime to call the TCM Company or you can get information by calling (853) 2875 5210 for the NEWERA buses before coming to Macau. As an alternative to telephone, you can find out online information about the buses carrying passengers to the city center.
Ferryboat
The ferry pier in Macau is only 10 minutes away from the airport. If you want, you can reach the pier by taking a taxi from the terminal and you can transfer to ferryboat here. The fast ferry journey to 150 destinations in Hong Kong takes about 55 minutes.
TurboJET
TurboJET is another option to reach the destinations in Hong Kong and its surrounding area from Macau Ferry Pier. The cost of this fast journey is very expensive compared to ferryboats and other public transport vehicles. You can choose to have a different experience if you want to travel by turboJETs that you can travel alone or with a few people.
Rent a car
You will see two different car rental companies at Macau Airport. One of them is AVIS and the other is Happy Mokes Rent a Car. You can make a reservation for your car by contacting AVIS at 2833 6789 and 2870 1786 or you can also contact Happy Mokes at 2843 9393 and 2872 6868 at any time if you want to rent a car. Those who want to rent a car in Macau must be over 21 years old and must have a driver’s license with international validity. The car rental company may also ask for your credit card information as a deposit. If you need to travel to different parts of Hong Kong by the car you have rented, it is very useful in this sense to have a navigation device that guides you in a language you know.
Car
If you prefer to reach Macau city center by driving your own car after arriving at Macau Airport, you can take advantage of the parking areas at the airport and find your route to the city center without having any difficulty. You just need to pay about 5 Macau Patacas if you want to park your car at the airport for an hour. The daily parking fee is 50 Patacas and you need to pay 800 Patacas for the monthly parking fee. When you are headed to Macau city center by your car, you can follow the signs that lead you to the city center after you leave the airport.
Taxi
Macau International Airport is also ideal for traveling by taxi to the city center. When you step out of the terminal building, you can easily see the taxi drivers who welcome the incoming passengers. From the airport to the central points of Macau, taking a taxi will cost you a lot compared to buses and ferryboat transfers.
But, if you are traveling with a heavy luggage you need to take with you to the hotel in the city center or to your home, the taxi is an ideal means of transport, albeit its high cost. You can continue your journey by finding out the average taxi fare you need to pay by asking to the taxi drivers or consulting to the airport information desk.
Limousine
In Macau, limousines are known as one of the most frequently used vehicles for the transportation between the airport and the city center. the most important reason for this is that the limousine fares are lower in Macau compared to many cities. You can travel from the airport to many points in Macau with a limousine by paying 220 Patacas. If you want to reach Coloane or Taipa by limousine, you just need to pay 170 Patacas. The fare may change from time to time and you can get information at limousine rental counters located at the airport.
Hotel Shuttle Services
If you are going to stay at a hotel that provides airport shuttle service, you can reach your hotel from Macau International Airport by making your reservation in advance. The hotel shuttle services wait for their guests at the exit of the incoming passenger terminal and they reach the city center quickly.
Last Updated: 02 Jan 2017Frequently Asked Questions
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For Dubai-Macau flights, you can use Al Maktoum Intl. Airport, Dubai Bus Station, Dubai Creek Airport, Dubai Intl. Airport, Dubai Marina Mall Bus Station, Jebel Ali Free Zone Airport, Al Minhad Airport, Sharjah Intl. Airport, Dubai NP Bus Station as departure airport, and Macau International Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Dubai-Macau is 5892 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Dubai-Macau flights is Wednesday.
