How to travel from Albany to Airlie Beach, Australia
The distance between Albany and Airlie Beach is around 4,917km (3,055 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Albany to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Airlie Beach → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration8h 40m
- Flight time7h 30m
- Typical costA$1,070($720)
Regional Express
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
- Duration4 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,080($730)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Airlie Beach.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Distance4,920km (3,057 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Airlie Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$980 ($660) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,070 ($720).
The distance between Albany and Airlie Beach is around 4,917km (3,055 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,431km (2,132 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Albany and Airlie Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,070 ($720).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$980 ($660) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 8h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 8h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Airlie Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 8h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Airlie Beach typically takes around 7h 30m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 4,920km (3,057 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around A$1,070 ($720).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Airlie Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 8h 40m | A$1,070($720) | on demand | 4,930km (3,063 miles) |
| Fly to Hamilton Island (HTI) | 8h 60m | A$980($660) | every 3 hours | 4,917km (3,055 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 10m | A$1,025($690) | once daily | 4,963km (3,084 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 13h 30m | A$1,155($775) | once daily | 4,973km (3,090 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4 days 14h | A$1,080($730) | once a week | 6,444km (4,004 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 22h | A$1,215($820) | once a week | 6,708km (4,168 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 23h | A$1,125($760) | once a week | 6,732km (4,183 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 4h | A$930($625) | on demand | 4,920km (3,057 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Airlie Beach
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Transwa
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Airlie Beach
The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
- Distance
- 30km (18 miles) from Airlie Beach
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 490km (305 miles) from Airlie Beach