Popular Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5904 Km |
Macau International Airport, which is used for transportation in and around Macau, is located to the east of Taipa Island. There are almost countless transportation alternatives ranging from taxi, city limousines, ferryboats, jet transfer, rental cars and bus in order to get to the airport from Macau city center. You can complete your journey from Macau city center to the airport without having any difficulty by choosing from these means of transportation depending on your needs and budget.
In Macau, going to the airport by bus is one of the most economical options you can choose. By paying 3 to 5 Macau Patacas, you can make your journey to the airport from the major points of the city such as Border Gate, Leonel Sousa, Portas De Corco or Praceta 24 De Junho Bacia. If you are coming from Norte Do Patane or its neighborhoods, you can reach the airport by bus. It is incredibly comfortable to catch your flight after getting off the bus that takes you to the airport terminal; however, keep in mind that the buses pass through a large number of stops and you may lose some time with the bus ride if you don’t have much time to catch your flight. You can take the bus 26 from Border Gate, the bus AP1 from Portas De Corco and the bus N2 from Bacia Norto De Patane in order to arrive at the airport.
The ferry terminal is 10 minutes away from Macau International Airport. Once you arrive at the Macau Ferry Pier from Hong Kong and the hundreds of points from the surrounding area, you can easily transfer to the airport by taxi.
TurboJET is ideal for passengers who are in a hurry and want to have a much more special experience while going to the airport. Compared to the ferryboats, you can reach the pier faster by taking a turbojet; once you get off at the pier located near the airport, you can arrive at the gates of Macau International Airport by taxi. You can find out the fare of turbojet transportation online or at the pier.
For those who want to get to the airport by their own cars from Macau city center, the journey to the airport is extremely easy and fast. You can reach the terminal entrance in a short time without having any difficulty by following the Macau International Airport signs while driving your car.
People mostly prefer the companies like AVIS and Happy Mokes to rent a car in Macau. Moreover, these companies also have offices at Macau Airport. By this means, you can either deliver the rental car in the city center or at the airport and resume on your travel.
Traveling by taxi is another option you can prefer to reach the airport which can be considered close to Macau city center. If you are traveling from more distant points in the surrounding area, taxi fare can cost a little bit higher; but, taking a taxi to reach the airport does not usually cost a lot. You can ask the hotel reception or concierge to find out the average taxi fare and ask them to arrange a taxi for you.
As in Macau city center, the limousines are often preferred to reach the airport. The fact that the limousines offer an extremely comfortable and enjoyable journey and yet their fare is generally low is effective on why these vehicles are preferred so often. It is usually enough to pay 220 Patacas at the end of the comfortable journey you will make from the city center to Macau Airport by limousines. You can contact the limo rental companies that serve in the city center if you are going to travel in different routes.
If you are staying at a hotel in the city center, your hotel may be providing transportation service to the airport. In order to benefit from this service, you should firstly get information from the hotel and make your reservation for a suitable time if available. The airport shuttle services provide a quick ride from the door of your hotel to the gates of the airport; some hotels may charge additional fees for these services.
Macau International Airport has two duty free shopping stores as Sky Shilla Macau and King Power Duty Free, which offer a wide range of options you can enjoy for last minute shopping. You can buy perfume or cosmetics from these stores and complete your purchase of alcoholic beverages or tobacco at an affordable price.
If you want to have a delicious break without leaving the airport, you can taste delicious alternatives from the Far East and Asian cuisine at Good Fortune Kitchen located at Mezzanine Terminal. The airport also has places like the Macau International Airport Restaurant and Food Paradise where you can enjoy noodles and other Far Eastern delicacies. If you want to taste more familiar flavors, McDonald’s at Macau Airport is among the options.
Another special privilege for the passengers at Macau International Airport is the Plaza Premium Lounge which serves its guests with private VIP rooms, comfortable chairs, free internet access and delicious foods and beverages. You may lose track of time when you are surfing the internet or relaxing in the comfortable atmosphere of this exclusive airport lounge, which is at your service for a fee. Specially-brewed coffees, the newspapers and magazines for you to read and the dessert service you can enjoy all day long are put at your disposal.
You can reach the town centre from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport with the readily available taxis, buses, or rental car possibilities.
It’s possible to easily reach both Mahebourg and Port Luis from different available routes. The total distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport to Mahebourg is 6km, while the capital Port Louis is around 40km from the airport. The buses that take passengers to various central locations leave in certain intervals. If you are to the airport at a later time, it might be a better idea to take advantage of taxis or rental vehicles to reach Port Louis or other destinations.
It’s possible to reach many points in Mauritius directly if you have your own means of transportation. You can take the A10 once you’ve left the terminal to reach Mahebourg that is 6km away from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport, or you can reach the capital, Port Louis in around one hour by taking the M2. It’s around 40km away so getting here from the airport takes a little longer. There are alternatives offered to reach the city such as taxis, car rental and buses.
There’s a taxi information desk at the airport where you can inquire about getting to Port Louis or elsewhere. The taxi ride to Port Louis takes around 45 minutes and it’s a quick alternative when compared with buses. It’s strongly advised that you decide on the price of the journey before you get in the taxi and haggle a little if it’s necessary. If you do this then the comfortable and quick journey won’t impact on your budget as much.
There are buses from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport that go all the way to Port Louis city centre. This usually takes around 1 hour. The buses leave every 30-60 minutes. Taking the bus from the airport is inexpensive compared with taking a taxi, especially during the day. Another disadvantage, besides the longer time, is that you might have to wait for up to an hour for a bus, compared to the comfort of getting on a taxi as soon as you land and being on your way. You can buy a ticket from the bus driver with the local currency. If you only have dollars or euros then it’s also possible to use these currencies for the payment. It might be more difficult to transport your luggage with the bus but on the other hand it's a fifth of the cost of taking a taxi. So if you’re travelling by yourself, or on a budget, then this option is the clear winner.
There are many car rental agencies at the airport terminal such as ABC, Avis, ADA, Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Europcar and First. It’s practical to rent a car if you want to travel to more than one or two cities. Once you have your car you can quickly reach Mahebourg by taking the A10 or you can reach the Port Louis by following the M2. In order to pick up your car without any problems you should have internationally acceptable travel and driving license documents with you when you go to a car rental agency. The whole process might be easier if you make a reservation online or over the phone before you arrival.