Travelling from Istanbul to Macau International Airport (MFM): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Macau International Airport (MFM) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Macau International Airport is located in Macau. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is five hours ahead of Istanbul.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to MFM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to MFM. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Macau International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to MFM flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
About Macau International Airport (MFM)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Macau International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near MFM and hit the lights earlier:
Getting from Macau International Airport (MFM) to central Macau
Central Macau is roughly 5 kilometres from Macau International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Macau International Airport (MFM)
At the moment, R 4,453 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Macau International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,651. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to MFM, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Macau International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Istanbul to MFM.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Macau International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Macau International Airport (MFM)
July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Macau International Airport (MFM). Plan your visit to Macau in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Istanbul to MFM plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Macau, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Macau International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Macau
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Macau right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Macau International Airport:
Your Macau visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include 金沙娱乐场, Cotai Strip Resorts and Wynn Palace.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Macau. Around 113 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island.
Foshan is another sought-after destination in China and is around 105 kilometres north-west of Macau. No trip is complete without seeing Temple of Confucius, Baiyan Park and Lingnan Garden.
