Airport arrivals and departures Hamilton Island is the only island in the Whitsundays with its own commercial jet airport, serviced by direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns in under 2.5 hours, Hamilton Island is the gateway to Australia’s Whitsundays and the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, including Whitehaven Beach - voted Lonely Planet’s Best Beach in the World 2025, and the iconic Heart Reef. Airline Carriers Qantas, Virgin Australia and East Air fly direct to Hamilton Island from Australia’s major East Coast capitals offering easy direct access to Hamilton Island and connections to international destinations. Visit Qantas, Virgin Australia and East Air for flight schedules and real-time arrival and departure information. Arrival and departure details This table shows the current status of flights arriving and departing Hamilton Island Airport. Times are indicative only, and you should check with your airline for full details on flight status. Today's arrivals Today's departures