Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)
Ferries to Australia
Hamilton Island Airport – Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)
Ferries to Australia
Depending on the season their are usually 5 daily and 35 weekly sailings between Hamilton Island Airport and Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie). Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie). Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries cost between $146 and $509, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry typically departs Hamilton Island Airport at about 08:35 and the last ferry usually leaves at 16:10.
Ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) sail in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 35 weekly sailings from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) provided by Cruise Whitsundays. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) typically range between $146* and $509*. On average the Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry is $294*. The cheapest Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry prices start from $146*. The average price for a foot passenger is $294*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated August 25.
The distance between Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) is approximately 17 miles (28km) or 15 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Hamilton Island Airport and Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie).
Cruise Whitsundays allow foot passengers on Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries.
Cruise Whitsundays allow pets on ferries from Hamilton Island Airport to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie). Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Hamilton Island Airport - Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Australia | |
| Destination Country | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Cruise Whitsundays | |
| Average Price | $294 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 35 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 10 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 10 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:35 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:10 | |
| Distance | 15 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 August 2025.
The ferry route between Hamilton Island Marina and Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) operates throughout the entire year, ensuring consistent service regardless of the season. Travellers can count on this route to be available whenever they plan their journey, making it a reliable choice for year-round travel.
There are no cabins on ferries from Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie).
