Hong Kong Express Airways has unveiled a new cross-border travel initiative aimed at streamlining passenger journeys between Macau and Hong Kong International Airport, through a partnership with Shun Tak-China Travel Ship Management Limited.
The new “HK Express Intermodal Pass” allows travelers to book both flight and shuttle bus tickets in a single transaction via HK Express. The service, which begins operations on November 28th, will utilize shuttle buses crossing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB), offering a direct 45-minute connection between the Macau port and the airport.
In a statement on Tuesday, HK Express said bookings for the service opened on November 4th.
The Intermodal Pass also enables upstream check-in at the Macau port, allowing passengers to receive boarding passes and check in their luggage before departure. This eliminates the need for additional immigration, customs, or boarding procedures upon arrival at the airport.
Kee Keat Ong, Commercial Director of HK Express, called the Macau extension “a significant milestone” in achieving seamless connectivity across Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macau.
Alan Wong, Commercial Director of Shun Tak-China Travel Ship Management, said the collaboration would enhance Macau’s access to global destinations via Hong Kong and reinforce the city’s status as a leading international aviation hub.
He added that the initiative supports the broader integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area with the rest of the world.
The shuttle service will operate 36 trips daily—18 in each direction. Buses from the airport to Macau will run from 8:30am to 9:30pm, while those from Macau to the airport will operate from 7:30am to 8:30pm. HK Express advises passengers departing from Macau to arrive at least 90 minutes before their scheduled bus departure.
Currently, travelers can check in at Macau’s departure points or at the SkyPier Terminal within Hong Kong International Airport. Eighteen airlines – including Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, and Emirates – support upstream check-in from Macau.
Shun Tak-China Travel Ship Management also operates the TurboJET ferry service. The company is jointly owned by Shun Tak Holdings—chaired by Macau business magnate Pansy Ho Chiu King—and China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited.
