GETTING TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT
MACAU
Macau International Airport provides regular flights around Asia and frequent flights within China. It’s located 5km from the city centre so it only takes around 10 minutes to get into town.
Taxis: There is a taxi stand outside the Arrivals Hall and the cost to the centre of town is approximately MOP$40. Taxi drivers generally accept Hong Kong dollars for Macau patacas on a 1:1 basis. However, change is usually given back in patacas. Taxis aren’t frequent in and around town so the best place to get them for the return journey is at the ferry pier or outside a resort.
Buses: There is an express bus link service that runs daily at noon, 1pm, 3pm, 5.30pm, 6pm and 8pm. You can also take the AP1 bus into town, which runs approximately every 10 minutes and costs MOP$3.30.
BEIJING
Beijing Capital International Airport sits 30km away from the city’s major tourist attractions. Comprising three terminals, Terminal 2 features a recreation centre which includes a tea room, beauty salon and foot massage centre.
Taxis: A taxi ride into town should cost you around 80RMB plus 15RMB for the highway toll.
Buses: Airport buses cost 16RMB and depart from outside Arrivals and five destinations in the city: Gongzhufen, Zhongguancun, Fangzhuang and Beijing Railway Station and Xidan. The latter goes into central Beijing, stopping a short walk from the Forbidden City, and runs every 10 minutes. Tickets are available at all stops along the way and services start at 5.30am.
SHANGHAI
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is rapidly expanding to meet passenger demand with a third runway and second terminal about to become fully operational. The airport is split into three levels. The first and second are for arrivals, while the third is for departures, where you’ll also find its shopping mall.
Train: The Maglev train will take you to downtown Shanghai in just eight minutes and is operational between 7am–9pm. It runs every 15 minutes. One-way tickets cost 50RMB and a round trip costs 80RMB.
Taxis: Cost 10RMB for the first 3km with an additional cost of 13RMB for each kilometre thereafter. Expect to pay 150RMB for a journey into the centre of town.
Buses: The airport bus service runs until 11pm and takes covers different routes including Zhongshan Park.
TAIPEI
Taipei’s Taoyuan Airport has over 20 million passengers passing through it every year. Terminal 1 is currently undergoing a US$42m facelift under the guidance of Japanese architect Norihiko Dan. If you’ve got some time to spare, check out the Chung Cheng Aviation Museum. Located in the south-east area of the airport between the main freeway entrance and the terminals, it’s the only major aviation museum in Taiwan.
Taxis: Cost approximately NT$1,100 into the city centre.
Buses: Airport buses are fast and frequent and they depart from both terminals. Expect to pay around NT$125 into the centre.
Trains: The airport provides a high-speed rail service which runs from Taipei to Zuoying in Kaohsuing.
KAOHSIUNG
Kaohsiung International Airport is the second-largest airport in Taiwan and was transformed into a domestic airport in 1965. It primarily serves as a hub to countries in South-East Asia, although it does have an International terminal that provides dedicated connecting flights to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. Reaching the city centre takes just 15 minutes by road.
Taxis: The taxi rank can be found on the west side of the International and Domestic terminals. The journey to the city centre will cost you around NT$150 which includes an airport surcharge of NT$50.
Buses: The 301 bus runs into the city every 15 minutes and costs NT$12. There’s also the 12 bus which runs every 10-20 minutes to the train station. The journey to the train station takes around 30 minutes.
BANGKOK
Located 30km east of the city centre, Bangkok’s gleaming new airport, the International Suvarnabhumi boasts over 50 restaurants and countless shopping options on Level 4. There are good connections to all parts of the city.
Taxis: You can order one from the taxi counter outside Arrivals on Level 2. However, to avoid long queues, you can also catch a free shuttle bus to the Passenger Transportation Centre where there are an abundance of taxis. Taxis are metred and passengers are required to pay a 50 baht airport surcharge along with expressway fees.
Buses: The air-conditioned bus service runs from 5am to midnight and stops off at all the major hotels. The fare is 150 baht. The local bus service is situated at the Passenger Transportation Centre and runs for 24 hours. It costs 35 baht.
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