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How to get fromLaunceston to Airlie Beachby plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Launceston to Airlie Beach by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane LST - PPP
    10h 29m
    $451–1,412

  2. Fly to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane LST - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    10h 20m
    $297–866

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Launceston to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Airlie Beachcar car
    41h 9m
    $501–853

Launceston (LST) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Launceston to Airlie Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,399.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Launceston, TAS, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Launceston (LST) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 3 times a day.

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