Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Macau International Airport (MFM): what you need to know
Macau is three hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SYD to MFM flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Macau International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SYD and MFM:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Macau International Airport (MFM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Macau International Airport flight is $285. A return ticket is currently $537. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to MFM if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Macau International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Macau International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Macau International Airport (MFM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MFM if you're catching a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Macau International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Macau International Airport (MFM) to central Macau
Macau International Airport to the centre of Macau has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
When to fly to Macau International Airport (MFM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Macau International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Macau in April.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Macau International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Macau during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to MFM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Macau, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey about 105 kilometres north to Guangzhou to check off its leading sights. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, your itinerary will be busy.
Shenzhen is another well-known destination in China and is around 64 kilometres north-east of Macau. No journey is complete without a visit to Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.