Travelling from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) taking off from either of these.
Take a direct Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours.
Hamilton Island is one hour behind Melbourne. Hamilton Island Airport is located in Hamilton Island, which runs on the UTC+10 timezone.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI). You can pick from 5 direct services each week. Jetstar operates a 7:10am departure between MEL and HTI.
Your flight from Melbourne to HTI won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can take a direct flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
When jetting out of MEL, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport with Jetstar.
Jetstar is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MEL to HTI.
Virgin Australia Regional is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to HTI flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near HTI and be in snooze mode sooner:
Getting from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to central Hamilton Island
The centre of Hamilton Island is roughly 3 kilometres from Hamilton Island Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Currently, 72 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 144 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to HTI. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Hamilton Island based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Melbourne to HTI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Hamilton Island, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Hamilton Island
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hamilton Island:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Hamilton Island when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Catseye Beach followed by Cruise Whitsundays and Escape Beach.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hamilton Island. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Reef HQ and Botanic Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Australia, consider Moranbah, about 209 kilometres south-west of Hamilton Island. Koala Park, Moranbah Skate Park and Doggie Parking are the start of reasons to visit.