How to travel from Geelong to Airlie Beach, Australia

The distance between Geelong and Airlie Beach is around 2,335km (1,451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Geelong 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

Fly from Avalon (AVV) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$865($580)
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$530($355)
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Drive

Drive to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,556km (1,588 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geelong and Airlie Beach

There are several options for getting from Geelong to Airlie Beach by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$530 ($355) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$865 ($580).

The distance between Geelong and Airlie Beach is around 2,335km (1,451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,032km (1,262 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Geelong and Airlie Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geelong to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$865 ($580).

The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$530 ($355) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Geelong and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geelong and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geelong to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.

V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Geelong and Airlie Beach. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Geelong and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Geelong to Airlie Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Geelong to Airlie Beach typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) 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 Geelong and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 2,556km (1,588 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geelong to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around A$865 ($580).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Geelong and Airlie Beach

Transport options from Geelong to Airlie Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 10m
A$865($580)
on demand2,335km (1,451 miles)
Fly to Hamilton Island (HTI)5h 35m
A$785($530)
every 3 hours2,338km (1,453 miles)
Bus
2 days 2h
A$530($355)
5 times a week3,376km (2,098 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
A$485($325)
on demand2,556km (1,588 miles)

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Airports near Airlie Beach

The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach
PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (18 miles) from Airlie Beach
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
490km (305 miles) from Airlie Beach