The only airport on the territory of the autonomous territory of the PRC on Taipa Island serves the city of Macau. The airport was opened for commercial traffic in 1995. At the moment, the airport serves as a connecting point on the route between China and Taiwan. In addition, it is the main transit hub for many flights from Southeast Asia.
More than 5 million passengers are served here annually. The airport has only one runway, its length is 3360 meters.
It is worth noting that the city of Macau has its own customs regulations, that is, it is separated from mainland China. Accordingly, flights from Macau Airport to China are considered international.
History
Before the opening of the operating Macau airport, there was only a helicopter connection with Hong Kong from regular air flights. In addition, there were two small airports.
Infrastructure
The only runway is located on an artificial embankment in the sea. The airport runway in Macau is capable of receiving heavy aircraft such as the Boeing 747. The aircraft of this type is the main one for cargo transportation from the airport in Macau.
The airport's capacity is 6 million passengers per year. Macau Airport has 4 bridges.
Services
The airport in Macau offers its guests all the services they might need on the road. For hungry passengers, there are restaurants and cafes on the territory of the terminal.
The airport also offers a small area of shops where you can buy various goods. For passengers with children, there is a mother and child room, as well as special play areas for children are equipped on the territory of the terminal.
In addition, the airport has ATMs, bank branches, currency exchange, post office, etc.
For passengers traveling in business class, the airport offers a separate VIP lounge.
You can also rent a car from one of the rental companies.
How to get there
There are regular public transport connections from the airport to the city. The following types of transport are available:
- Bus
- Taxi
- Ferry, you can get to the pier by taxi or helicopter
- Rented car
