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How to get fromJohannesburg to Airlie Beachby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane JNB - HTI
    32h 14m
    $992–3,129

  2. Fly to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane JNB - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    23h 48m
    $721–2,209

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane JNB - PPP
    29h 12m
    $1,185–3,805

  4. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane JNB - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    28h 51m
    $1,292–4,129

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration32h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$883Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11,852 km
  • Duration: 32h 14m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 3 times a day.

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