Portuguese tiles, egg tarts and neon casinos on the South China Sea.
China Eastern flies from Paris to Macau from €454 return, with one stop in Shanghai each way. The fare is for 25 November to 6 December 2026, during the driest and most pleasant weeks of the year.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Paris Charles de Gaulle, France
- To: Macau
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Shanghai)
- Price: €454 return
- When: November - December 2026
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The flight leaves Charles de Gaulle at 12:25 and lands in Macau at 12:25 the next day, with 2h40 in Shanghai. The return leaves at 13:25, with 8h20 in Shanghai, and lands in Paris at 06:00 the next morning. Cabin and checked luggage are included. French passport holders can visit mainland China without a visa for short stays, so you can leave the airport in Shanghai.
💰 How far does your money go?
A café in a Paris brasserie costs €3-4 and a demi around €7. In Macau, a warm Portuguese egg tart from Lord Stow's is about €1.50, a pork chop bun €4-5, and a full Macanese lunch of African chicken and minchi around €15. The bus across the city costs under €1, and the casino shuttles are free.
☀️ The Weather
Late November and early December are the best weeks to visit Macau. Expect highs of 20-23°C, nights around 15°C, low humidity and very little rain. Clear days make it easy to walk the hills of the old town.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay on the peninsula for the old town, or on Cotai for the resorts.
Holiday Inn Express Macau City Centre · 8.6/10 · From €103/night
A simple, modern hotel within walking distance of Senado Square.
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau · 9.2/10 · From €107/night
A classic resort hotel with gardens and a big pool, close to the peninsula.
Conrad Macao · 9.4/10 · From €151/night
A luxury hotel on the Cotai Strip, connected to the shops and shows.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Shanghai
On the way home you have about 8 hours in Shanghai Pudong, enough to see the Bund.
6-hour Shanghai layover tour: Pick-up at Pudong, then the Bund, Yu Garden and the old town, and back in time for your flight.
Private layover highlights tour: A private guide and driver from the airport, planned around your flight times.
If you'd rather rest:
Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport · 9.4/10 · From €133/night
A few minutes' walk from the terminals, ideal for a nap and a shower.
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport · 8.5/10 · From €53/night
A cheaper option about 2.4 km away, with an airport shuttle.
🎯 What to Do
Macau is a mix of old Portugal, southern China and Las Vegas.
Historic Centre of Macau: A guided walk through the UNESCO old town, from Senado Square to the ruins of St Paul's.
Macau Tower: The views from 223 metres, plus the skywalk around the outside of the tower.
The House of Dancing Water: Macau's famous water show, with divers, acrobats and motorbikes.
Food tour with a pastry chef: The hidden food lanes of the city, from egg tarts to almond cookies.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Macau is next door to Hong Kong and southern China.
Hong Kong: Skyline, dim sum and island hikes, about 1 hour by ferry or bus over the bridge.
Zhuhai: The Chinese city across the border, a short walk through immigration.
Taipei: Night markets and hot springs, about 1h45 by air. Search flights
Bangkok: Temples, markets and street food, about 2h45 by air. Search flights
From €454 return, Paris to Macau in the best weather of the year. Book before the December prices kick in.
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