The distance between Adelaide and Airlie Beach is around 2,649km (1,646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Adelaide to Airlie Beach by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
Qantas
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach.
Multiple bus operators
Drive to Airlie Beach.
There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Airlie Beach by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$585 ($390) and will take around 2 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,025 ($690).
The distance between Adelaide and Airlie Beach is around 2,649km (1,646 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,908km (1,185 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Adelaide and Airlie Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$1,025 ($690).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$585 ($390) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 2 days 10h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway platform 1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 10h.
V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Adelaide and Airlie Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Adelaide to Airlie Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Adelaide to Airlie Beach typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Hamilton Island (HTI).
The closest major airport to Airlie Beach is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 2,695km (1,675 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$1,025 ($690).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 55m | A$1,025($690) | every 3 hours | 2,649km (1,646 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 10h | A$585($390) | once daily | 3,886km (2,414 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 6h | A$510($340) | on demand | 2,695km (1,675 miles) |
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Skytrans
Regional Express
Premier Motor Service
V/Line
Firefly Express
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.