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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Hamilton Island by plane, shuttle, 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
    20h 42m
    $1,002–2,903

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

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    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 23m
    $831–2,123

  3. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AUH - HTI
    24h 17m
    $865–2,318

  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
    26h 2m
    $1,368–3,899

  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
    26h 25m
    $1,311–2,860

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,004Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,314.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 42m

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

Emirates, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 5 times a day.

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