The distance between Port Arthur and Airlie Beach is around 2,713km (1,686 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Arthur to Airlie Beach by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Airlie Beach → Port Arthur if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP).
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Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
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Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall and then to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Proserpine (PPP).
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Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Mackay (MKY) then take the bus to Airlie Beach.
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There are several options for getting from Port Arthur to Airlie Beach by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$570 ($385) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$645 ($435).
The distance between Port Arthur and Airlie Beach is around 2,713km (1,686 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,544km (1,581 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Port Arthur and Airlie Beach by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Port Arthur to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$645 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Arthur and Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$570 ($385) for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Arthur to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 7h 30m.
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.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Arthur to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$645 ($435).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 7h 30m | A$645($435) | once daily | 2,713km (1,686 miles) |
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, Fly | 7h 55m | A$580($390) | once daily | 2,716km (1,688 miles) |
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane | 9h 20m | A$570($385) | once daily | 2,744km (1,705 miles) |
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane | 9h 25m | A$705($475) | once daily | 2,876km (1,787 miles) |
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The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.