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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Whitsunday Islands to Cairns Airport

Composite routes from Whitsunday Islands to Cairns Airport

Cheapest
12 h
Car
658 km.
from $36
Fastest
1 h 19 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$454.72

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$252.62–$884.17
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$631.55

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$265.25–$757.86
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.73–$821.01

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$454.72

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.00–$37.89
Bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.47–$164.20

Mission Link

Phone:
+61 (0)407 337 661
Email:
info@missionlink.com.au
Website:
missionlink.com.au/
Bus from Mourilyan to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.37

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mourilyan
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$69.47
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$29.05

Island Transfers

Phone:
0488 022 868
Email:
info@islandtransfers.com
Website:
islandtransfers.com/
Other from Shute Harbour to Palm
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.83

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Proserpine to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
9h 49m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.47–$1,592.19

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Email:
reservations@cruisewhitsundays.com
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Hamilton Island Marina to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.81
Other from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.81

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The cheapest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to ferry and bus and shuttle which costs $108.70 - $141.30 and takes 13h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The fastest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $195.65 - $478.26 .

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

The distance between Whitsunday Islands and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 513 km.

How do I travel from Whitsunday Islands to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car?

The best way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to ferry and bus and shuttle which takes 13h 55m and costs $108.70 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Whitsunday Islands to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Cairns (CNS), including transfers and time at the airport.

How long is the flight from Whitsunday Islands to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

There is no direct flight from Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport to Cairns Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 50m and has one stopover.

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

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

Where can I stay near Cairns Airport (CNS)?

There are 829+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS). Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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