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How to get fromHamilton Island to Mackay Airport (MKY)by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay Airport (MKY) by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane HTI - MKY
    4h 15m
    $470–700

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus bus 860
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    6h 29m
    $95–572

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus Brisbane
    5h 51m
    $135–230

Hamilton Island to Mackay Airport (MKY) by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia and Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily.

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