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How to get fromNew Zealand to Airlie Beachby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from New Zealand to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Auckland to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AKL - PPP
    11h 17m
    $485–911

  2. Fly Auckland to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AKL - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    13h 33m
    $181–715

  3. Fly Wellington to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane WLG - PPP
    13h 47m
    $370–1,365

  4. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CHC - PPP
    11h 57m
    $387–1,460

  5. Fly Auckland to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane AKL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    12h 51m
    $432–1,585

  6. Fly Wellington to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane WLG - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    14h 43m
    $226–869

  7. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CHC - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    13h 58m
    $223–864

Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,182.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between New Zealand and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 5 times a day.

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