Transportation

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in Macau, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States.  The information below concerning Macau is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

Traffic moves on the left in Macau, and roads are narrow and winding.  Traffic is generally congested throughout the day.  Most visitors to Macau choose not to drive.  Taxis are inexpensive and plentiful at the airport, ferry terminal, and gaming venues.  Large hotel/casino complexes operate shuttles to ferries and border crossing points. Public buses are also inexpensive and frequent, but you may have difficulty finding them outside major tourist areas.

For specific information concerning Macau driving permits, vehicle inspection, road tax, and mandatory insurance, email the Public Security Police Force, or contact them by telephone (853) 2837 4214 or fax (853) 2852 3407 or the Macau Transport Department, 762-804 Avenida da Praia Grande, China Plaza Bldg., 2^nd floor; telephone (853) 8866-6363; fax (853) 2875 0626.  (Please note: This website is available only in Chinese and Portuguese).

Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information.  Also, we suggest that you visit the web site of Macau’s official tourist office.

AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: As there is no direct commercial air service to the United States by carriers registered in Macau, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed the government of Macau’s Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards.  Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page.