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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane EDI - HTI
    31h 32m
    $1,428–2,898

  2. Fly to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane EDI - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    34h 10m
    $998–1,878

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane EDI - PPP
    32h 54m
    $1,571–3,084

  4. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane EDI - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    35h 48m
    $2,073–3,998

  5. Fly to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane EDI - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    37h 40m
    $1,058–2,976

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration29h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,486 km
  • Duration: 31h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Emirates, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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