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How to get fromAuckland to Airlie Beachby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Auckland to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AKL - HTI
    11h 45m
    $567–961

  2. Fly Auckland to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AKL - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    13h 59m
    $196–721

  3. Fly Auckland to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AKL - PPP
    11h 43m
    $330–1,167

  4. Fly Auckland to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane AKL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    13h 17m
    $437–1,591

  5. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane WRE - PPP
    17h 11m
    $409–1,500

Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,175.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 45m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) every 4 hours.

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