Portuguese squares, Chinese temples and casino lights, with a day in Shanghai on the way.
China Eastern flies from Stockholm Arlanda to Macau from €337 return, with a stop in Shanghai. The dates fall in late November and early December 2026, and a checked bag is included.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Stockholm, Sweden
- To: Macau, China
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 1-2 stops via Shanghai
- Price: €337–€338 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
26/11/2026 - 09/12/2026
19/11/2026 - 25/11/2026
19/11/2026 - 27/11/2026
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The flight leaves Arlanda at 20:00. On 26/11 it stops for 23h20 in Shanghai Pudong and lands in Macau two days later. On 19/11 there are two stops, in Shanghai (9h20) and Nanjing (9h05). The return leaves Macau at 21:40, stops for 13h05 in Shanghai and lands in Stockholm at 18:00 the next day. Hand luggage and one checked bag are included.
💰 How far does your money go?
A coffee in Stockholm now costs about €4.50. In Macau, a Portuguese egg tart costs about €1.50, a pork chop bun €5 and a bus ride across the city €0.70. The casinos are free to walk into, and many of the light shows in Cotai cost nothing.
☀️ The Weather
Late November and early December are some of the best weeks in Macau: dry and sunny, with highs of about 20-22°C and nights around 15°C. Bring a light jacket for the evenings.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay on the peninsula for the old town, or in Cotai for the big resorts.
Grandview Hotel Macau · 8.0/10 · From €53/night
A good-value hotel in Taipa, close to the old village, with a free shuttle to the ferry terminal.
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau · 8.5/10 · From €113/night
A calm resort with a large pool and gardens, a short taxi ride from the old town.
Conrad Macao · 9.0/10 · From €178/night
A big, polished hotel on the Cotai Strip, next to the shows and restaurants.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Shanghai
The stops in Shanghai Pudong are long: 13-23 hours. Swedish and most EU passport holders can leave the airport visa-free under China's 240-hour transit rules, because Macau counts as an onward destination, but check the current rules before you book. The Maglev train reaches the edge of the city in 8 minutes.
6-hour Shanghai layover tour: Pick-up at Pudong, then the Bund, Yu Garden and the old town, and back to the airport in time for your flight.
Private layover highlights tour: A private guide and driver from the airport, with a route planned around your flight times.
If you'd rather rest:
Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport · 9.4/10 · From €161/night
About 350 m from the terminal, for a proper night's sleep.
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport · 8.5/10 · From €53/night
A cheaper option about 2 km away, with a free shuttle.
🎯 What to Do
Macau mixes four centuries of Portuguese history with Chinese culture.
Historic Centre of Macau: Ruins of St. Paul's, Senado Square and A-Ma Temple, the UNESCO-listed heart of the city.
Macau Tower: Views from the 61st floor, with a glass floor and an outdoor skywalk around the edge.
The House of Dancing Water: Macau's most famous show, with divers, acrobats and a stage that turns into a pool.
Food tour with a pastry chef: The back lanes of the old town, with egg tarts, almond cookies and Macanese dishes.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Macau is next door to Hong Kong and southern China.
Hong Kong: About 1 hour by ferry, or by bus over the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
Zhuhai: The Chinese city across the border, reached on foot through the Gongbei crossing.
Taipei: Night markets and mountains in Taiwan, about 1h45 by air. Search flights
Bangkok: Temples and street food, about 2h45 by air. Search flights
From €337 return with a checked bag, Stockholm to Macau, and a free day in Shanghai each way.
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