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Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach

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Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach

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Ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach

Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach. Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach ferries cost around $93 and $366, 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 ferries.

Ferry times from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach

Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach ferry sailings typycally depart from Hamilton Island Airport at around 10:00. The last ferry leaves at 16:10.

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

The Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach ferry trip can take around 1 hour 10 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 27 weekly sailings from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach serviced by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach

Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach ferry prices typically range between $93* and $363*. The average price is typically $186*. The cheapest ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach start from $93*. The average price for a foot passenger is $186*.

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 March 25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pets can travel on ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach 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 Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryAustralia
Destination CountryAustralia
No. of Operators1
OperatorsCruise Whitsundays
Average Price$186
Average Daily Sailings4
Average Weekly Sailings27
Average Sailing Duration1 h 10 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 10 m
First Ferry10:00
Last Ferry16:10
Distance15 Nautical Miles

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

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Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/17/2025 and 3/23/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Cruise Whitsundays 10:00 11:10 1 hour 10 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
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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