The distance between Palm Cove and Airlie Beach is around 565km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Palm Cove 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.
👋 Also check out Airlie Beach → Palm Cove if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Proserpine (PPP).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Airlie Beach.
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There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$73 ($49) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$280 ($190).
The distance between Palm Cove and Airlie Beach is around 565km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Palm Cove and Airlie Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx A$280 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$73 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Cove and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Terminus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Palm Cove and Airlie Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Palm Cove and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Palm Cove and Airlie Beach with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
Skytrans and FlexFlight ApS fly between Palm Cove and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Palm Cove and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 647km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around A$280 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 50m | A$280($190) | every 20 mins | 565km (351 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 5m | A$73($49) | once daily | 693km (430 miles) |
Bus to Airlie Beach | 11h 15m | A$110($73) | once daily | 692km (430 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | A$125($83) | on demand | 647km (402 miles) |
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The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.