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How to Travel from

Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Islands

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

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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:
$190.80–$445.20

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$763.19

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$292.56–$890.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$763.19

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$445.20

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:
$61.06–$139.92

Mission Link

Phone:
+61 (0)407 337 661
Website:
missionlink.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Airport to Innisfail
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.24

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.15–$69.96

Island Transfers

Phone:
0488 022 868
Website:
islandtransfers.com/
Other from Palm Bay to Shute
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.49

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:
$21.62–$1,538.74

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Shute Harbour to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.31
Other from Port of Airlie to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.31

Questions and Answers

How can I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to the Whitsunday Islands?

The cheapest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to the Whitsunday Islands is to take a bus and ferry which costs $95.77 - $121.31 and takes 13h 58m.

What is the quickest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to the Whitsunday Islands?

The quickest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to the Whitsunday Islands is to fly which takes 4 hours and 55 minutes and costs $229.85 - $536.31.

Does the flight from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Whitsunday Islands take more than 4 hours?

The fastest flight has 1 change and takes 4h 55m and costs $229.85 - $536.31.

How many kilometers is it from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Whitsunday Islands?

513 kilometers.

How can I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Whitsunday Islands without a car using public transportation?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Whitsunday Islands without a car using public transportation is to take a bus and ferry which takes 13 hours, 58 minutes and costs $95.77 to $121.31.

How long does it take to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to the Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)?

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

What is the length of the flight from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Whitsunday Islands?

The quickest flight takes 4 hours and 55 minutes 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 find accommodation near the Whitsunday Islands?

There are 157+ hotels available in the Whitsunday Islands. Prices start at $212.81 per night.
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