Travelling from Shanghai to Macau International Airport (MFM): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Shanghai's main airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Macau International Airport (MFM) taking off from either of these bases.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Shanghai to Macau International Airport flight.
Macau (where Macau International Airport is located) and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The busiest route is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Macau International Airport (MFM). Pick from 42 direct services every week.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Shanghai to MFM. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like February or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Take the express route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Macau International Airport (MFM) operate from here.
Direct flights from Shanghai to Macau International Airport are available from a good range of airlines at PVG. Travel with one of these:
Most passengers choose to fly with China Eastern from PVG to MFM.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Spring Airlines.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Macau International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart PVG arrive at their destination as scheduled.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Planning to leave from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)? Direct Shanghai to Macau International Airport (MFM) plane tickets are available from here.
When setting off from SHA, you'll have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from Shanghai to MFM. Cruise at 30,000 feet with these leading carriers:
Air Macau is the most frequently booked airline flying from SHA to MFM.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Choose Shanghai Airlines. 96.6% of its flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Macau International Airport touch down as planned.
You can arrive at SHA from the centre of Shanghai in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to MFM flight:
The majority of flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport reach their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 85%.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Macau International Airport (MFM)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Macau International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MFM and be in snooze mode sooner:
Getting from Macau International Airport (MFM) to central Macau
Central Macau is around 8 kilometres from Macau International Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Macau International Airport (MFM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Macau International Airport is $86. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $180. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Shanghai to MFM, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Macau International Airport (MFM)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Macau. February is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Macau International Airport (MFM), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Shanghai to MFM plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Macau to range from 27ºC to 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Macau International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 20ºC.
More about Macau
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Macau International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Macau:
Cotai Strip Resorts and Senado Square are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Macau travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wynn Palace.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Macau. Around 113 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Foshan is another sought-after destination in China and is around 105 kilometres northwest of Macau. No journey is complete without dropping by Temple of Confucius, Lingnan Garden and Memorial Temple of the Yan Clan.