Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach
Ferry to Australia
Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach
Ferry to Australia
Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach. Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach ferries cost between £72 and £215, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach ferries.
The first Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach ferry typically departs from Hamilton Island Airport at around 08:35. The last ferry usually departs at 16:10.
The Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach ferry trip can take around 1 hour 10 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 10 minutes with Cruise Whitsundays. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 28 weekly sailings from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach provided by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can change from season to season.
Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach ferry prices typically range between £72* and £215*. The average price is typically £144*. The cheapest Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach ferry prices start from £72*. The average price for a foot passenger is £144*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach is approximately 17.1 miles (27.5km) or 15 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Hamilton Island Airport and Airlie Beach.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Cruise Whitsundays ferries between Hamilton Island Airport and Airlie Beach.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach with Cruise Whitsundays. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Hamilton Island Airport - Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Australia | |
| Destination Country | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Cruise Whitsundays | |
| Average Price | £146* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 40 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 13m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 10m | |
| First Ferry | 10:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:30 | |
| Distance | 14 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The astonishingly beautiful beaches looking out across the pristine blue horizon have become a mecca for backpackers on a budget, tempted by the increasingly debauched reputation that encapsulates the Whitsundays. Streams of travellers descend on the picturesque scenery and abundance of hostels each year, indulging in drinking games in beer gardens, sunbathing sessions on the golden sands of the beach and explorations of the alluring lagoons. For those who are looking for somewhere fun and frivolous, head to Airlie Beach. In spite of the heavily layered party scene, families looking to escape the relentless hedonism will be happier closer to the town centre. A few quiet lodges lay home to many couples and families with young children, enjoying every minute amid the serenity before embarking on an adventure on the shore or discovering the intricate crevices that form Conway National Park.
Buses will drop you at your hotel or resort, as well as a frequent taxi service running across the region.
