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Air Macau flies from Macau International (MFM) to places such as Xiamen and Beijing. This guide covers that network, the Air Macau fleet and cabins, baggage, check-in and how to pay less. Ask a question
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In short

Air Macau is the flag carrier of Macau, flying an all-Airbus A320 and A321 fleet from Macau International. Its 24+ destinations cover mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia, convenient for short regional trips in and out of Macau. It is not in an alliance and links to PhoenixMiles. Cabins are Business and Economy.

Air Macau is the flag carrier of Macau, founded in 1994 and based at Macau International Airport. It flies mainly to mainland China, plus Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia.

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What to expect

Air Macau (IATA: NX, ICAO: AMU) is the flag carrier of Macau, the special administrative region on the south coast of China. Its hub is Macau International Airport, and its majority owner is Air China. It flies an all-Airbus narrow-body fleet to cities in mainland China and to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, and suits travellers who want to fly straight into Macau without going through Hong Kong.

A young airline for a territory without one

Macau had no regular fixed-wing air service from 1962 until the airline arrived, apart from helicopters, and between 1948 and 1961 it had only seaplanes. Air Macau was founded on 13 September 1994 and began commercial flights on 9 November 1995, with first routes to Beijing and Shanghai. In 2002 it launched its first pure freighter service, between Taipei and Shenzhen via Macau.

Air China's majority stake

Air China holds about 66.9% of Air Macau. It built up that stake in 2009 and 2010 by buying shares from Macau-linked investors and from TAP Air Portugal, an early partner. Air Macau now works as part of the Air China group.

Routes to mainland China and the region

Published records give 24 to 29 destinations, with 15 of them in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai and other large cities. Regional routes reach Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia. Air Macau carried about 1.1 million passengers in 1999 and 2.12 million in 2014.

Connecting to Air China and entry rules

Air Macau tickets can combine with Air China flights for onward connections into mainland China. Check the entry rules for Macau and for any onward destination before you fly, because they are set separately.

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  • Founded1994

Everything you should know

Airline codes

NX · AMU

IATA · ICAO · callsign “AIR MACAU”

Air Macau’s IATA code is NX, its ICAO code is AMU, and the radio callsign is AIR MACAU. Type NX and your flight number into a status search to follow an Air Macau flight.

Key facts

Main hub

Macau (MFM)

Macau International

Network

24+ destinations

Mainland China · East Asia · Southeast Asia

From Macau, Air Macau flies to around 15 cities in mainland China and to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Business

and Economy

Business and Economy on an all-Airbus A320/A321 fleet.

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Good to know

Air Macau’s frequent flyer scheme was merged into Air China’s PhoenixMiles in 2015. Bookings, check-in and Manage Booking are on airmacau.com.mo.

Frequent flyer

PhoenixMiles

No global alliance

Air Macau is not in Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam, so status from an alliance airline does not carry over to its flights.

How it works

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At a glance

Air Macau (IATA: NX, ICAO: AMU) is the flag carrier of Macau, based at Macau International Airport. Founded in 1994, it flies an all-Airbus A320 and A321 fleet to destinations in mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.

Key facts about Air Macau
HeadquartersMacau
Fleet typesAirbus A320, A320neo, A321 and A321neo
Frequent flyerPhoenixMiles
Official websiteairmacau.com.mo

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
Air Macau serves the places below according to its published network. Routes are added, paused and rescheduled, so confirm the current Air Macau timetable when you search. Search flights

Mainland China

Macau (MFM) departures10 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

As of July 2026 the fleet had 23 aircraft, all from the Airbus A320 family: six A320-200s, four A320neos, eight A321-200s and five A321neos. All routes are short or medium-haul, so you can expect a single-aisle aircraft on every flight.

  • Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body Regional routes
  • Airbus A320neo Narrow-body Regional routes
  • Airbus A321-200 Narrow-body Busier regional routes
  • Airbus A321neo Narrow-body Busier regional routes

Cabin classes

On Air Macau you can choose from Business and Economy, depending on the route and the aircraft.

Business All flights

Regional business

A small business cabin on Air Macau’s Airbus jets.

Priority check-inMeals

Economy All flights

Standard seat

The main cabin on every flight.

Meals

PhoenixMiles

Air Macau flights earn miles in Air China’s programme.

Air Macau’s own scheme (Lotus Miles, formerly Privileges) was merged into Air China’s PhoenixMiles in 2015, so Air Macau flights earn and redeem through PhoenixMiles.

Air Macau's own frequent flyer scheme, Lotus Miles, was merged into Air China's PhoenixMiles on 1 January 2015. Members now earn PhoenixMiles on Air Macau flights and can use them across the Air China group. Air Macau itself is not a member of a global alliance.

Baggage allowance

On Air Macau, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your NX e-ticket.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Air Macau sets the allowance by fare and route. Your e-ticket shows the exact figure.

Pro tip: if you connect from Air Macau to an Air China flight on one ticket, check the allowance shown for each flight in the booking.
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Online Check-in

Air Macau check-in comes down to four steps, from checking in online to dropping your bags at Macau International.

  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Online check-in for NX flights is on the official Air Macau website. You need the NX booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Before leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Air Macau flight. Domestic NX passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Get to the airport with time for Air Macau check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.

    Check your deadline
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    At the airport, take your bags to the Air Macau bag-drop point. Collect a printed NX boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.

    Air Macau counter
Ready to check in? Check in and manage your booking on the official Air Macau website.
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Cheap tickets

Air Macau fares out of Macau move with the season and the fare brand. These habits help keep the price down.

  1. 01

    Be flexible with your Air Macau dates

    Air Macau fares are often lower on midweek departures. Search a spread of dates around your trip to find the cheaper days.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak holiday dates

    Fares rise around Chinese New Year, Golden Week and major events in Macau. Book early for those dates.

    School holidays · festivals
  3. 03

    Compare Air Macau fare types

    The lowest NX fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.

    Baggage & changes
  4. 04

    Book busy Air Macau routes early

    Last-minute NX seats on popular routes tend to cost more. Book a few weeks out when an Air Macau route is busy.

    Popular routes
  5. 05

    Join PhoenixMiles

    Membership of PhoenixMiles lets your Air Macau trips count towards rewards, and members hear about offers first.

    Before you fly

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    Search Air Macau alongside every other airline on your route, with flexible dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Everything travellers ask before flying Air Macau.
We checked these Air Macau answers with the airline’s own pages and public airline records on 10 October 2026.

General

Air China holds a 66.9 percent majority stake in Air Macau, making it part of the Air China group. Air Macau still flies under its own name as the flag carrier of Macau.