Air Macau
Macao's scheduled flag carrier, connecting its home hub in the People's Republic of China with major cities across East and Southeast Asia using an all-Airbus fleet.
About Air Macau
Air Macau is the flag carrier of Macao, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. Incorporated in 1994, it began commercial operations in 1995 and operates under the NX airline code. Air China is its controlling shareholder, connecting the carrier to a larger Chinese aviation group, while its name, lotus emblem and operating base give it a distinct Macao identity.
The airline's primary hub is Macau International Airport. Its network comprises 44 routes serving 22 destinations across 8 countries, with particularly strong coverage of mainland China. Notable destinations include Shanghai, Beijing, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Hefei and Nanjing, alongside regional services to Bangkok, Kaohsiung and Manila. After Macao, its busiest departure points by route count are Shanghai, Bangkok, Chongqing and Changsha.
Air Macau operates Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 aircraft, giving it an all-Airbus narrow-body fleet suited to short- and medium-haul routes. Economy Class is the standard cabin across the network, while Business Class is offered on appropriately configured aircraft and services. Seat design, catering and entertainment can vary by aircraft and route, and passengers should check their booking for the inclusions attached to a particular fare.
Air Macau does not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Its loyalty programme is PhoenixMiles, the frequent-flyer scheme associated with Air China and participating partner airlines. Eligible Air Macau flights can earn mileage and status credit according to the booking class and programme rules, while qualifying members may receive benefits or redeem rewards. Travellers should confirm eligibility because the lowest fares may earn reduced or no mileage.
Air Macau's main strength is its concentration of nonstop links between Macao and important mainland Chinese cities, supplemented by useful connections elsewhere in Asia. Macau International Airport is comparatively compact, which can make navigation straightforward. The airline's smaller network and more limited frequencies are a potential challenge during disruption, however, because fewer same-day alternatives may be available than at larger carriers. Its longest route is the nonstop service from Macau to Tokyo, covering about 3,001 km.
Good to know
Flying with Air Macau — what to expect
Check Fare Conditions
Baggage, changes and refunds depend on the cabin and fare purchased. Review the conditions displayed with your booking rather than assuming every ticket includes the same benefits.
Compact Macau Hub
Macau International Airport is relatively compact, but international and regional passengers still need sufficient time for security, immigration and document checks.
Regional Airbus Fleet
Air Macau uses Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft designed primarily for regional flying. Cabin layout and onboard amenities can differ by aircraft, and operational substitutions are possible.
PhoenixMiles Membership
Eligible flights can earn PhoenixMiles based on the booking class and programme rules. Enter your membership number before departure and retain your boarding pass until the mileage appears.
Allow Connection Time
Air Macau operates fewer frequencies than the region's largest network airlines. Leave a sensible buffer before separate-ticket connections because missed-flight alternatives may be limited during disruption.
Network overview
Where Air Macau flies
Air Macau operates 44 routes to 22 destinations across 8 countries, its longest sector reaching Macau to Tokyo (3,001 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Air Macau flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Macau → Tokyo
3,001 km · MFM → NRT
The longest sector in the Air Macau network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Air Macau
Notable destinations on Air Macau's network.
NXMacaudirectNXShanghaidirectNXBangkokdirectNXBeijingdirectNXChangshadirectNXChengdudirectNXChongqingdirectNXHangzhoudirectNXHefeidirectNXKaohsiungdirectNXManiladirectNXNanjingdirectDestination list is indicative of Air Macau's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Air Macau — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Air Macau serves exactly 22 destinations across 8 countries. It operates 44 routes within this network.
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- Carry-on limits depend on the cabin, fare and conditions applying to the ticket. Passengers should check Air Macau's current baggage information for their booking, including both size and weight restrictions.
- Air Macau serves mainland Chinese and regional Asian cities, including Shanghai, Bangkok, Beijing, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Hefei, Kaohsiung, Manila and Nanjing. Every service connects with the airline's wider network centred on Macau.
- Macau is Air Macau's busiest departure hub by route count. Shanghai, Bangkok, Chongqing and Changsha follow as its other busiest departure points.
- Tickets are often cheaper outside major holidays, school breaks and peak periods such as Lunar New Year and China's Golden Week. Comparing midweek departures and nearby travel dates may reveal lower fares, although prices depend on demand and availability.
- Air Macau's primary hub is Macau International Airport. The next busiest departure points by route count are Shanghai, Bangkok, Chongqing and Changsha.
- Air Macau's longest route is Macau to Tokyo, covering about 3,001 km nonstop.