Flights to Hamilton Island (HTI)

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Flights to Hamilton Island information

Get ready for yachting and other popular activities on Hamilton Island right in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and one of the most beautiful Australian islands. Reserve your flights to Hamilton Island with Virgin Australia and fly with one of the world’s leaders in leisure travel.

Living the Life in Hamilton Island

While on Hamilton Island, take a boat to the Great Barrier Reef and dive in to see the amazing array of underwater plant life and fish that inhabit the water. Relax on a yacht while cruising around the many uninhabited islands not too far off from your destination. See white whales from July to September as they migrate along Queensland’s coastline. End your day with a relaxing rest at Catseye Beach.

Other Activities

Climb up to Passage Peak, the highest point on the island, and admire the stunning natural landscape. Take a short cruise to nearby Dent Island and play on Australia’s only island golf course. Catch a boat to Shute Harbour to enjoy a bit of time on the mainland. Reserve your flight tickets to Hamilton Island now with Virgin Australia to find the right flight at the right price.


Flying to Hamilton Island - Quick facts

Plane

Boeing 737-800

Airport

Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)

Airport transfer time

10mins to town centre

Average direct flight time

2hr 15mins

Timezone

GMT +10/11

Cabins

Business, Economy X, Economy


Frequently asked questions - Flights to Hamilton Island

Virgin Australia operates direct flights from Sydney and Brisbane to Hamilton Island. The average non-stop flight time to Hamilton Island is typically 2 hours and 15 minutes. Flights from other major Australian cities will be longer with stopovers in either Sydney or Brisbane.

Flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island - 2h 35m
Flights from Brisbane to Hamilton Island - 1h 50m^
Flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island - 4h^
Flights from Adelaide to Hamilton Island - 4h 25m^
Flights from Gold Coast to Hamilton Island - 4h 5m^

^ Excludes stopover time.

*Note: flight times should be used as a guide only. Carefully consider your requirements before travelling and always allow extra time to arive at your destination.

Virgin Australia flights land at Hamilton Island Airport, which is the main air hub for the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef.

Hamilton Island is a car-free island, and golf buggies are typically the go-to mode of transport to get from the airport to accomodation. Several hotels offer complimentary transfers for guests, and private accommodation should provide information on airport transfer information. If you are heading to the Marina, the marina concierge can meet you at the airport to assist you to get to your vessel..


*Fare terms and conditions

Fare prices on this page have been collected within the last 4hrs from virginaustralia.com and may no longer be available at time of booking. Payment surcharges and additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

Domestic fares: Prices are based on a one-way Economy Lite, Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia (or operated by a partner airline for Virgin Australia). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Payment surcharge may apply. Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares. Economy Lite fares are not recommended if you require flexibility with your travel as cancellations are not permitted and you may need to pay a fee and any fare difference to make a change. For other Economy fare types, a fee and fare difference may be payable for changing or cancelling your booking. For Business fares, changes incur any applicable fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s domestic Fees page (www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/domestic/) for details. Refunds are not permitted for Economy Lite and Choice fares if you cancel your booking. Refunds are permitted for Economy Flex fares on payment of a fee. Refunds are permitted for Business fares. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and other limitations may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs www.virginaustralia.com

International short haul (including Tasman) fares: Prices are based on a one way or return Economy Lite, Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia (or operated by a partner airline for Virgin Australia). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. Payment surcharge may apply. Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares. Economy Lite fares are not recommended if you require flexibility with your travel as cancellations are not permitted and you may need to pay a fee and any fare difference to make a change. For other fare types, a fee and fare difference may be payable for changing your booking. See Virgin Australia’s international Fees page for details (for Trans-Tasman: www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/trans-tasman/ or for other short haul destinations: www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/short-haul-international/). Refunds are not permitted for Economy Lite and Choice fares if you cancel your booking. Refunds are permitted for Economy Flex fares on payment of a fee. Refunds are permitted for Business fares. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and other limitations may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs atwww.virginaustralia.com

International long haul fares: Prices are based on a return Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed by Virgin Australia (operated by a partner airline). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. Payment surcharge may apply. Fare inclusions (like different baggage allowances), and change and cancellation fare rules will be different depending on the partner airline operating your flight. See Virgin Australia’s fares pages for information about fees and charges you may incur when you change or cancel your fare operated by a partner airline (https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/flying-with-us/fare-types/international-fares/partner-fares/). You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com

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