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Ferry from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport

Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport. Airlie Beach Hamilton Island Airport ferries cost between £74 and £331, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Airlie Beach Hamilton Island Airport ferries.

Airlie Beach Hamilton Island Airport Ferry Times

The first Airlie Beach Hamilton Island Airport ferry typically departs from Airlie Beach at around 07:45. The last ferry usually departs at 16:05.

How long is the ferry from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport?

The Airlie Beach Hamilton Island Airport ferry trip can take around 1 hour 21 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 50 minutes with Cruise Whitsundays. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Airlie Beach Hamilton Island Airport Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 37 weekly sailings from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport provided by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can change from season to season.

Cruise Whitsundays provide 37 sailings weekly.

Airlie Beach Hamilton Island Airport Ferry Prices

Airlie Beach Hamilton Island Airport ferry prices typically range between £74* and £331*. The average price is typically £148*. The cheapest Airlie Beach Hamilton Island Airport ferry prices start from £74*. The average price for a foot passenger is £148*.

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 January 25.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport?

The distance between Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport is approximately 17.1 miles (27.5km) or 15 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Airlie Beach Hamilton Island Airport ferry?

No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island Airport.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Cruise Whitsundays ferries between Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island Airport.

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

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport 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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Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) - Hamilton Island Airport 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 20m
Fastest Sailing Duration 1h 10m
First Ferry 08:30
Last Ferry 16:05
Distance 14 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport?

The ferry crossing time from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport is approximately 1h 25m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport?

Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport is £146. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport?

There is 1 ferry operator for Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport and this is
  • Cruise Whitsundays

How can I book ferry tickets from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport?

Book ferries from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport?

Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport with
  • Cruise Whitsundays

Can you take your car on the ferry from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport?

No, only foot passengers can travel on the ferry.

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport?

Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
  • Cruise Whitsundays

How far is Hamilton Island Airport from Airlie Beach?

The distance between Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport is approximately 14 nautical Miles.

Airlie Beach Guide

Airlie Beach is situated in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. The town itself only has around eight thousand inhabitants but the area is a tourist hub, extremely popular with backpackers and travellers. With its location near latitude twenty degrees south, the area enjoys a tropical climate all year round.

With Airlie Beach Lagoon and the local beaches it’s an ideal destination for water sports, snorkelling and scuba diving. The town boasts boat and air tours which allow you to take in the beautiful Australian marine life. Airlie Beach is ideally placed for tours to the world’s largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef.

The Port of Airlie is easily accessible with most local accommodation within walking distance of the ferry terminal and dining and retail outlets within the port’s surroundings. The port is only thirty minutes’ drive away from the nearby Proserpine Airport, linked by State Route 59.

The Port of Airlie is the gateway to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. There are frequent crossings to the nearby Hamilton Island Marina, which is found in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, with the journey taking under an hour. There are also regular services everyday to Daydream Island, the perfect spot for sailing enthusiasts and offers a chance to visit their unique outdoor aquarium.

Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island Airport Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 13/01/2025 and 19/01/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Cruise Whitsundays 07:45 08:50 1 hour 5 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cruise Whitsundays 08:20 09:30 1 hour 10 minutes Mon
Cruise Whitsundays 08:20 09:40 1 hour 20 minutes Sat
Cruise Whitsundays 09:15 10:40 1 hour 25 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cruise Whitsundays 10:30 11:40 1 hour 10 minutes Mon
Cruise Whitsundays 10:40 11:50 1 hour 10 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cruise Whitsundays 11:30 12:55 1 hour 25 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cruise Whitsundays 11:35 13:00 1 hour 25 minutes Mon
Cruise Whitsundays 12:45 14:30 1 hour 45 minutes Mon
Cruise Whitsundays 13:00 14:10 1 hour 10 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cruise Whitsundays 14:30 16:00 1 hour 30 minutes Mon
Cruise Whitsundays 14:45 15:35 50 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cruise Whitsundays 16:05 17:25 1 hour 20 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
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