A trip to enjoy the charms of both the dazzling city of Hong Kong and the exotic city of Macau is a plan many travelers make. However, the process of getting directly from Hong Kong Airport (HKIA) to Macau upon arrival can be surprisingly complex and tiring, often dampening the start of a trip.

"Should I take a ferry? Do I have to transfer buses multiple times?"
If you've had these worries, pay close attention to this article. There is a smart, insider's method that will revolutionize your journey. It's the 'HKIA - Macau Direct Bus', a service that doesn't even require you to go through Hong Kong immigration!


The Old Way: Why Was It Such a Hassle?

Previously, to get from Hong Kong Airport to Macau, one had to go through a very complicated process: ① enter Hong Kong and claim your baggage, ② take another bus to the HZMB Port, ③ go through Hong Kong departure immigration, ④ take the "Golden Bus" across the bridge, and ⑤ finally, go through Macau immigration upon arrival. It's exhausting just imagining it, right?


The Innovative Way! The 'HKIA Direct Bus'
Thanks to the 'HKIA Direct Bus', this entire process has become incredibly simple.

1. No Hong Kong Immigration Needed!
This is the bus's biggest advantage. After getting off the plane, you simply follow the signs for 'Macau-bound Bus' within the airport without going through Hong Kong immigration! You take the bus across the bridge and only have to go through immigration once upon arrival in Macau. By skipping the long Hong Kong immigration lines, you can save at least an hour of your precious time.

2. Luggage Handled in One Go! Zero Baggage Stress.
"But what about my checked baggage?" Don't worry. Simply show your baggage claim tag at the bus transfer desk inside the airport, and the staff will find your luggage and load it directly onto the bus for you. There's no need to drag your heavy suitcase around at all. You can enjoy true "hands-free" convenience.

3. Almost 'Door-to-Hotel' Service to Your Macau Hotel
The bus crosses the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and arrives at the 'HZMB Macau Port'. Some services go even further, taking you directly to major hotels in Macau such as The Venetian, The Parisian, Sands, and MGM. It's a perfect service that even saves you the trouble of transferring to a hotel shuttle from the port.


So, How Do I Use It? (A Super Simple Guide)

Book in advance on WAUG:
Avoid the hassle of on-site ticketing and worries about sold-out seats by booking your ticket on WAUG beforehand.
- Book the Hong Kong Airport to Macau Direct Bus

Follow the 'Macau' signs at HKG Airport:
After deplaning, do not go towards 'Immigration'! You must follow the signs for 'Ferries / Macau & Mainland Transport'.

Exchange for a physical ticket at the bus transfer desk:
At the bus ticket counter on Level 5, show your WAUG mobile voucher and baggage claim tag to exchange them for a physical ticket.

Enjoy a comfortable ride:
Board the dedicated bus and enjoy the drive across the bridge for about 45 minutes.

Clear immigration upon arrival in Macau:
Once you arrive at the Macau Port, you'll go through immigration, and the process is complete.


WAUG's Tip: Never Forget This!

The most critical point for using this service is that you ABSOLUTELY MUST NOT go to the Hong Kong immigration hall after getting off the plane. If you habitually follow the 'Immigration' signs, you will not be able to use this direct bus service. Please remember to look for the 'Macau & Mainland Transport' signs!

Don't waste your precious time at Hong Kong Airport standing in an immigration line.
Book the 'Hong Kong Airport - Macau Direct Bus' on WAUG right now and be the first to experience the glamour of Macau!