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The Whitsundays, Queensland.
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The Whitsundays is located along Queensland's central coast in north-eastern Australia, approximately 1,120km north of Brisbane and 630km south of Cairns. The Whitsundays region includes 74 magnificent islands, an adjacent coastline, and hinterland. The mainland is dotted with the friendly towns of Airlie Beach, Bowen, Collinsville, and Proserpine. Getting to The Whitsundays is easy, with direct flights available from Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.

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FAQ’S

What airport do you fly into for The Whitsundays?

  • There are two airports that service The Whitsundays:
  • Great Barrier Reef Airport, Hamilton Island (HTI) serviced by Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas with flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
  • Whitsunday Coast Airport, Proserpine (PPP) is serviced by Virgin Australia and Jetstar offering flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Which airport should I fly in to?

  • The choice is yours! If you are staying on Hamilton Island you may find flying into the Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island the most convenient option.
  • Staying on an island resort? Be sure to make sure there is a resort connection that matches your flight arrival time! Otherwise, we highly recommend tying in a night or two on the Whitsunday Coast with your visit and enjoy all The Whitsundays has to offer.

Which airlines fly into The Whitsundays?

  • Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas fly into The Whitsundays and offer a range of flights times and days to suit all passenger’s needs.

How far is Airlie Beach from the Whitsunday airports?

  • Airlie Beach is located approximately 25 minutes from Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine and approximately 1-hour ferry ride from Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island.
  • Buses and taxis meet every flight to transfer guests to Airlie Beach, or to ferries to the island resorts. Car hire is also available at the airport. Cruise Whitsundays operates resort connections from Hamilton Island transferring passengers to Airlie Beach on the Whitsunday Coast and other island resorts.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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All fares are based one way. Travel periods apply and are subject to availability. See virginaustralia.com for full terms and conditions.

Adelaide to Whitsunday Coast Airport

  • *Price is based on one way [via Brisbane] Economy fare booked at virginaustralia.com. Fares valid until midnight 13 April 2021 AEST unless sold out prior. Travel periods apply and are subject to availability. See virginaustralia.com for full terms and conditions.

Brisbane to Whitsunday Coast Airport

  • *Price is based on one way. Economy fare booked at virginaustralia.com. Fares valid until midnight 13 April 2021 AEST unless sold out prior. Travel periods apply and are subject to availability. See virginaustralia.com for full terms and conditions.

Brisbane to Hamilton Island

  • *Price is based on one way. Economy fare booked at virginaustralia.com. Travel periods apply and are subject to availability. See virginaustralia.com for full terms and conditions.

Sydney to Whitsunday Coast Airport

  • *Price is based on one way [via Brisbane]. Economy fare booked at virginaustralia.com. Travel periods apply and are subject to availability. See virginaustralia.com for full terms and conditions.

Sydney to Hamilton Island

  • *Price is based on one way [via Brisbane]. Economy fare booked at virginaustralia.com. Fares valid until midnight 13 April 2021 AEST unless sold out prior. Travel periods apply and are subject to availability. See virginaustralia.com for full terms and conditions.

Melbourne to Whitsunday Coast Airport

  • *Price is based on one way [via Brisbane] Economy fare booked at virginaustralia.com. Fares valid until midnight 13 April 2021 AEST unless sold out prior. Travel periods apply and are subject to availability. See virginaustralia.com for full terms and conditions.

Melbourne to Hamilton Island

  • *Price is based on one way [via Brisbane or Sydney] Economy fare booked at virginaustralia.com. Fares valid until midnight 13 April 2021 AEST unless sold out prior. Travel periods apply and are subject to availability. See virginaustralia.com for full terms and conditions.

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