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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Mackayby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mackay by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mackay

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AKL - MKY
    6h 25m
    $150–650

  2. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane AKL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    8h 59m
    $407–1,469

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AKL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    9h 50m
    $509–1,354

  4. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AKL - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    11h 55m
    $588–983

Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,030.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY) every 4 hours.

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