How to travel from Gladstone to Airlie Beach, Australia

The distance between Gladstone and Airlie Beach is around 593km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gladstone to Airlie Beach by bus, car and plane. 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 Gladstone (GLT) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$615($415)
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Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$95($65)
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Drive

Drive to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance593km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gladstone and Airlie Beach

There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Airlie Beach by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$95 ($65) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$615 ($415).

The distance between Gladstone and Airlie Beach is around 593km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 475km (295 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Gladstone and Airlie Beach by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$615 ($415).

The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$95 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gladstone and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gladstone and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gladstone and Airlie Beach with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 20m.

Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Gladstone and Airlie Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gladstone and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Gladstone to Airlie Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gladstone to Airlie Beach typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) 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 Gladstone and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 593km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Airlie Beach is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around A$95 ($65).

How do I get from Gladstone to Airlie Beach

Compare travel optionsbetween Gladstone and Airlie Beach

Transport options from Gladstone to Airlie Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
A$615($415)
on demand1,379km (857 miles)
Fly to Hamilton Island (HTI)4h 10m
A$895($600)
every 3 hours1,366km (849 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
A$95($65)
once daily613km (381 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
A$115($76)
on demand593km (368 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