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How to get fromDarwin to Hayman Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Darwin to Hayman Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane DRW - HTI
    2. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    11h 24m
    $740–1,490

  2. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane DRW - PPP
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    14h 52m
    $951–2,531

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$535Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,178.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Hayman Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Hayman Island. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), walk to Hamilton Island Airport, then take the ferry to Hayman Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), take the taxi to Proserpine, Mill Street, take the line 860 bus to Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, walk to Port of Airlie, take the ferry to Hamilton Island Airport, then take the ferry to Hayman Island.

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