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

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

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane WLG - PPP
    13h 27m
    $390–1,465

  2. Fly to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane WLG - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    14h 22m
    $226–869

  3. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane WLG - HTI
    12h 26m
    $367–1,279

  4. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane WLG - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    15h 47m
    $407–1,489

Wellington (WLG) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,434.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 27m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Wellington (WLG) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 3 times a day.

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