Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)
Ferries to Australia
Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)
Ferries to Australia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The distance between Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) is approximately 17 miles (28km) or 15 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry with Cruise Whitsundays.
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 Country | Australia | |
| Destination Country | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Cruise Whitsundays | |
| Average Price | $191 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 35 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 10 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 10 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:35 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:10 | |
| Distance | 15 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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.
