Airport 

Hamilton Island Airport is the main air hub for the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. The modern airport handles direct flights daily from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns, operated by Jetstar, Virgin Blue and Qantaslink. Private flights and international charters also fly into Hamilton Island Airport, along with locally operated helicopters, light planes and seaplanes.

Also known as the Great Barrier Reef Airport, the airport is the launch pad for scenic flights to the Reef and magnificent Whitehaven Beach. Hamilton Island Airport is south of the Marina, just five minutes from the resorts.

 

Airport operations

Terminal information

Airport Operations

Detailed information for aircraft owners and operators considering Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island. Facilities, fees, parking, forms, contact details and general information. More »

Terminal information - Hamilton Island Airport

Everything you need to know about baggage, security and check-in arrangements at Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island. More »

Flight information

Airport transfers

Flight information - Great Barrier Reef Airport

Hamilton Island is easily accessible by the three major Australian domestic airlines - Jetstar, Virgin Blue, and Qantas. More »

Airport transfers - Great Barrier Reef Airport

Your accommodation booking includes complimentary transfers from Hamilton Island Airport to your hotel, apartment or holiday home.  More »

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