How to find cheap flights to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Right now, 924 € is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Hamilton Island Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to HTI for 2.564 €.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to HTI changes.
It's generally recommended to book around one month before your planned departure. This is when you're more likely to get the best prices for tickets to Hamilton Island, where Hamilton Island Airport is located.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Hamilton Island. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Search for plane tickets to Hamilton Island Airport that come with a stop. Connecting flights often offer better prices. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Hamilton Island
June is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Hamilton Island.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to HTI that suits your plans and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to HTI. It's the perfect time to explore Hamilton Island in full swing.
Travel in April if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Hamilton Island are typically more affordable.
Check the weather before travelling. February brings the warmest days in Hamilton Island, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF), July brings the lowest temperatures.
With one day of rain on average, August is the driest month in Hamilton Island.
It's rainiest in January, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Hamilton Island in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Hamilton Island Airport with one of these major airlines:
Consider booking your HTI plane ticket with Jetstar. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 81% of flights to this hub sticking to schedule.
You'll be landing in the UTC+10 timezone at HTI.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to HTI? These hotels close to Hamilton Island Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Hamilton Island Airport has an on-time rating of 66%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Hamilton Island Airport is located in Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia.
Getting to central Hamilton Island from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
The distance from HTI to central Hamilton Island is about 3 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to HTI.
The ride when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
If you'd like to stay near the action in Hamilton Island, drop your bags at one of these comfy options:
Hamilton Island highlights
These popular attractions should be high on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Hamilton Island:
Cruise Whitsundays: Delivering a strong first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north-west of the centre.
Escape Beach: This will be another highlight of your trip. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres south-east of the heart of Hamilton Island.
How to get to Mackay from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
HTI is a gateway to the nearby city of Mackay, which is around 88 kilometres away. The most convenient way into the centre will come down to when you're travelling, so plan ahead accordingly.
Expect a travel time of 4 hours 15 minutes or so when making your way to Mackay on public transport.
Travelling from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to Bowen
About 80 kilometres away, Bowen is another city within easy reach of Hamilton Island Airport. It takes around 16 hours 10 minutes to make the journey by public transport from HTI.
Explore more of Australia
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Australia, starting with Townsville. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Reef HQ and Botanic Gardens are must-sees in this city, which is around 257 kilometres north-west of Hamilton Island. Townsville Airport (TSV) is the closest airport in Townsville.
Another city in Australia that will quickly win you over is Mackay. From Hamilton Island, it's roughly 88 kilometres south and serves up highlights like Harbour Beach and Far Beach. Make time for Lamberts Lookout too.
Or head for Moranbah, roughly 209 kilometres south-west of Hamilton Island. Koala Park, Sunshine Park and Binda Park are among the many reasons to visit.
