Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)

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Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)

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Ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)

Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie). Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries cost around $98 and $340, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries.

Ferry times from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)

Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry sailings typycally depart from Hamilton Island Airport at around 08:35. The last ferry leaves at 16:10.

How long is the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)?

The Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry trip can take around 1 hour 10 minutes. The fastest Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry is around 1 hour 10 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 35 weekly sailings from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) serviced by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)

Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry prices typically range between $96* and $328*. The average price is typically $191*. The cheapest ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) start from $96*. The average price for a foot passenger is $191*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25

How far is it from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)?

The distance between Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) is approximately 17 miles (28km) or 15 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry?

Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)?

Foot passengers can travel on the Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry with Cruise Whitsundays.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)?

Pets can travel on ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) with Cruise Whitsundays. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

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Hamilton Island Airport - Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryAustralia
Destination CountryAustralia
No. of Operators1
OperatorsCruise Whitsundays
Average Price$191
Average Daily Sailings5
Average Weekly Sailings35
Average Sailing Duration1 h 10 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 10 m
First Ferry08:35
Last Ferry16:10
Distance15 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.

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Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Guide

Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Ferry Port

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.


Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 7/14/2025 and 7/20/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Cruise Whitsundays 08:35 10:00 1 hour 25 minutes Everyday
Cruise Whitsundays 10:20 11:30 1 hour 10 minutes Everyday
Cruise Whitsundays 13:10 14:20 1 hour 10 minutes Everyday
Cruise Whitsundays 14:40 15:50 1 hour 10 minutes Everyday
Cruise Whitsundays 16:10 17:20 1 hour 10 minutes Everyday

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