Flying from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Townsville Airport (TSV): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to catch your PPP to TSV flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between PPP and TSV include:
Cairns Airport
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Townsville Airport (TSV)
At the moment, 150 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 593 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from PPP to TSV. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from PPP to TSV is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
61.81% of flights that take off from Whitsunday Coast Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Whitsunday Coast Airport from central Proserpine, it takes about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Townsville Airport (TSV)
If you're landing on a late Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TSV:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Townsville Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo or Avis to explore Townsville and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Townsville Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
From Townsville Airport, Townsville is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Townsville Airport (TSV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Townsville in February.
Before locking in your flight from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. December is the warmest month in Townsville, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PPP to TSV in July. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres north of Townsville, a trip to Cairns will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station, Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Aquarium.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Australia, head for Mackay, about 322 kilometres south-east of Townsville. Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach are the start of reasons to visit.
