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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Airport to Hamilton Island

Composite routes from Cairns Airport to Hamilton Island

Cheapest
12 h 1 min
Car
658 km.
from $36

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Innisfail to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$119.57

Mission Link

Phone:
+61 (0)407 337 661
Email:
Website:
missionlink.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Airport to Innisfail
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.04

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.74–$65.22

Island Transfers

Phone:
0488 022 868
Email:
Website:
islandtransfers.com/
Other from Palm Bay to Shute
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.27

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$1,370.15

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Email:
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Shute Harbour to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.57
Other from Port of Airlie to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island is to bus and ferry which costs $81.52 - $103.26 and takes 13h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $195.65 - $478.26 .

How far is it from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Hamilton Island is 513 km.

How do I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 13h 54m and costs $81.52 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), including transfers and time at the airport.

How long is the flight from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island?

There is no direct flight from Cairns Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 55m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Cairns Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Cairns Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Hamilton Island?

There are 157+ hotels available in Hamilton Island. Prices start at $188.76 per night.
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