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How to get fromDubai to Airlie Beachby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dubai to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane DXB - PPP
    22h 29m
    $1,245–3,760

  2. Fly to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane DXB - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    24h 30m
    $731–1,863

  3. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane DXB - HTI
    22h 52m
    $1,052–2,973

  4. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane DXB - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    26h 8m
    $1,352–3,383

  5. Fly to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DXB - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    26h 45m
    $842–3,262

  6. Fly to Rockhampton, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane DXB - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    27h 13m
    $768–1,974

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration20h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,322.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 29m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Emirates, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a day.

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