Rome2Rio

How to get fromAirlie Beach to Kangaroo Islandby plane, car, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Kangaroo Island

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Kangaroo Island by plane, car, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane PPP - KGC
    18h 6m
    $430–1,296

  2. Bus to Mackay, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane MKY - KGC
    16h 13m
    $314–852

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Kangaroo Islandcar car
    31h 29m
    $471–680

  4. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane HTI - KGC
    22h 37m
    $540–1,414

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Airlie Beach to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,070.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 6m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Kingscote (KGC) twice daily.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides