Cheap Flights London to Macau

The expensive stretch runs from late spring through summer and into autumn, when fares peak; prices then ease toward December, the cheapest month on this route. Flying midweek, especially Tuesday to Thursday, usually costs less than weekends, and booking several weeks ahead helps. For Macau, the Chinese New Year period and other holidays in the region push prices up, so December's low season is your best window.

Every airline on this route is full-service, so there are no low-cost carriers to compare. China Eastern, China Southern, Xiamen Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Air France and Eva Air all fly from London to Macau with at least one connection, and the fare differences come down to the hub you change at and what's included in the ticket.

Macau Intl. is the single airport, and it's a short hop from the centre – taxis and buses cover the transfer in a matter of minutes. Since the city is compact, you'll be in the middle of things quickly, but check your arrival time for the last bus if you land late.

Currency

HKD (元)

Power sockets

Type D, F, G · 220 V

Language

Standard Chinese, Cantonese, Portuguese

Emergency number

999

Calling code

+853

Internet domain

.mo

Population of Macau

682 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Macau)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your London departure is from London City, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton or Stansted – each changes the connection and the fare.
• If you book two separate tickets for the connection, allow extra time to collect bags and re-check them at the hub.
• Confirm baggage allowance on each airline, since full-service carriers still vary on checked bags.
• Make sure your passport is valid for Macau, a special administrative region with its own entry rules.
• December is the cheapest month, so book then for the lowest fares, and avoid the Chinese New Year rush.