Hamilton Island Airport - Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)
Ferries to Australia
Hamilton Island Airport - Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)
Ferries to Australia
Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie). Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries cost between 89€ and 359€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries.
The first Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry typically departs from Hamilton Island Airport at around 08:35. The last ferry usually departs at 16:10.
The Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry trip can take around 1 hour 10 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 34 weekly sailings from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) provided by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can change from season to season.
Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry prices typically range between 89€* and 359€*. The average price is typically 167€*. The cheapest Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry prices start from 89€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 167€*.
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 March 2026.
The distance between Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) is approximately 17.1 miles (27.5km) or 14.9 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Hamilton Island Airport and Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Cruise Whitsundays ferries between Hamilton Island Airport and Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) 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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| Hamilton Island Airport - Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | €167 | |
| Hamilton Island Airport - Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Australia |
| Destination | Australia |
| No. of Operators | 1 |
| Operators | Cruise Whitsundays |
| Average Price | €167 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 34 |
| 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 March 2026.
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.
