Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)
Ferry to Australia
Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)
Ferry to Australia
Depending on the season their are usually 5 daily and 35 weekly sailings between Hamilton Island Airport and Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie).Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie). Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries take around 1 hour 10 minutes. The ferry costs between $159.59 and $555.45, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie).
The earliest Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry typically departs Hamilton Island Airport at about 08:35 and the last ferry usually leaves at 16:10.
Ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) sail in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 35 weekly sailings from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) provided by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) typically range between $159.59* and $555.45*. On average the Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry is $320.60*. The cheapest Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry prices start from $159.59*. The average price for a foot passenger is $320.60*.
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 1 August 2025.
The distance between Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) is approximately 17 miles (28km) or 15 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Hamilton Island Airport and Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie).
Cruise Whitsundays allow foot passengers on Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries.
Cruise Whitsundays allow pets on ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie). Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Hamilton Island Airport - Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Australia | |
| Destination | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Cruise Whitsundays | |
| Average Price | $321 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 35 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 10 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 10 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:35 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:10 | |
| Distance | 15 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 August 2025.
The Port of Airlie is the tourist hub for exploring the world renowned Whitsunday Islands in northeast Australia. The brand new terminal is purpose built for operating a large number of crossings to the Whitsundays. Inside you will find a large café, a gift shop and a spacious waiting area. The port is within walking distance from most hotels in Airlie Beach, or you can have a taxi drop you off right at the front door. There are also 170 car park spaces outside the terminal. To make your experience even more stress-free, there's a luxurious Outrigger Hotel beside the port where you can relax overnight before your journey. The port provides many sailings every day with an average journey time of just 30-45 minutes, making it even easier to explore the beautiful Whitsundays.
