Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)
Ferries to Australia
Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)
Ferries to Australia
There are usually 6 daily and 40 weekly sailings between Hamilton Island Airport and Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie). This Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry is operated by
The earliest Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry sailings typically depart Hamilton Island Airport at around 10:30. The last ferry departs at 17:30.
The Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry sails in around 1h 13m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 10m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 6 daily sailings and up to 40 weekly ferry sailings from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie). These sailings are provided by Cruise Whitsundays. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry prices typically range between $94.85* and $375.31*. The average price is typically $189.7*. The cheapest Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry prices start from $47.24*. The average price for a foot passenger is $189.7*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of booking factors such as passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Hamilton Island Airport and Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) is approximately 17.1 miles (27.6km) or 14.9 nautical miles.
Cars can not board Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries at this moment in time.
Yes, foot passengers can board the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) with Cruise Whitsundays. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are allowed on Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries with Cruise Whitsundays. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey. Some operators offer 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 | $189* | |
| 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 Port of Airlie is the tourist hub for exploring the world renowned Whitsunday Islands in northeast Australia. The brand new terminal is purpose built for operating a large number of crossings to the Whitsundays. Inside you will find a large café, a gift shop and a spacious waiting area. The port is within walking distance from most hotels in Airlie Beach, or you can have a taxi drop you off right at the front door. There are also 170 car park spaces outside the terminal. To make your experience even more stress-free, there's a luxurious Outrigger Hotel beside the port where you can relax overnight before your journey. The port provides many sailings every day with an average journey time of just 30-45 minutes, making it even easier to explore the beautiful Whitsundays.
