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How to get fromDarwin Airport (DRW) to Airlie Beachby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Airlie Beach by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane DRW - PPP
    8h 7m
    $709–1,996

  2. Fly to Townsville Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DRW - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    9h 58m
    $456–2,103

  3. Drive 2,716.2 km

    1. Drive from Darwin-Airport-DRW to Airlie Beachcar car 2,716.2 km
    27h 12m
    $483–697

  4. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane DRW - HTI
    11h 10m
    $647–1,424

  5. Fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane DRW - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    11h 8m
    $688–1,384

  6. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane DRW - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    10h 6m
    $1,382–4,189

  7. Fly to Rockhampton, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane DRW - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    14h 45m
    $465–1,000

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$666Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,126.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 3 times a day.

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