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How to get fromDubai to Hamilton Islandby plane, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Hamilton Island by plane, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane DXB - HTI
    19h 57m
    $1,002–2,703

  2. Fly Dubai International Airport to Mackay, bus, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    26h 38m
    $792–2,043

  3. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SHJ - HTI
    25h 48m
    $909–1,812

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane DXB - PPP
    2. Take the ferry from Palm Bay to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    25h 7m
    $1,273–3,809

  5. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Drive from Dubai to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane DOH - HTI
    25h 45m
    $1,412–2,761

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration20h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,007Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,314.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 57m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Emirates, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) every 4 hours.

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