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Private Jet tothe Whitsundays & Hamilton Island

  • Queensland, Australia
  • Fly into Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
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Flying private to the Whitsundays & Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is the only island in the Whitsundays with an airport that takes jets, which is why most private flights to the region land there. You step off the aircraft a few minutes from the marina, the resort buggies and the boats out to Whitehaven Beach and the reef.

On the mainland, Whitsunday Coast Airport near Proserpine serves Airlie Beach, about half an hour away by road, and the resorts reached by boat from there. It is also the usual choice when Hamilton Island has no parking left for your aircraft during a stay.

From the east-coast cities the flight is short enough for a light or midsize jet: Brisbane is the quickest, Sydney and Melbourne a comfortable few hours. Helicopters and seaplanes then cover the islands, the reef and Heart Reef scenic flights.

Can a jet land?

Yes. Hamilton Island Airport takes business jets and airliners, and Whitsunday Coast Airport on the mainland does too. Aircraft parking on Hamilton Island is limited, so for a longer stay the aircraft may drop you off and reposition.

From Hamilton Island the resorts are minutes away; to other islands and Airlie Beach it is a boat, seaplane or helicopter transfer, which we can arrange with the flight.

Flight times to Hamilton Island Airport

Estimated time in the air non-stop, in the smallest jet that makes the distance with passengers and reserves.

FromDistanceFlight time
Sydney (SYD)1,527 km3h
Melbourne (MEL)1,966 km3h 20m
Brisbane (BNE)888 km1h 55m
Auckland (AKL)3,110 km4h 55m

Before you book

  • Book aircraft parking on Hamilton Island with the flight; in school holidays and around Hamilton Island Race Week in August it fills up.
  • Pack soft bags where you can: resort buggies, boats and seaplanes have little room for hard cases.
  • If you are hopping to a smaller island by seaplane or helicopter, check the weight limit per passenger and bag.

Best time to go: May to October is the dry season with calm, clear days. November to May is warmer and wetter, and marine stinger season means swimming in stinger suits.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a private jet land at Whitsundays & Hamilton Island?
Yes. Hamilton Island Airport takes business jets and airliners, and Whitsunday Coast Airport on the mainland does too. Aircraft parking on Hamilton Island is limited, so for a longer stay the aircraft may drop you off and reposition.
Which airport do I fly into for Whitsundays & Hamilton Island?
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI): on the island itself; the closest landing to the resorts and marina. Parking for private jets is limited, so it is booked in advance. Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP): whitsunday Coast Airport on the mainland, about 30 minutes by road from Airlie Beach; the alternative when you stay on the coast or Hamilton Island is full.
How long is the flight from Sydney?
About 3h for the 1,527 km flight to Hamilton Island Airport, in a very light jet such as the Eclipse 550. From Hamilton Island the resorts are minutes away; to other islands and Airlie Beach it is a boat, seaplane or helicopter transfer, which we can arrange with the flight.
When is the best time to go?
May to October is the dry season with calm, clear days. November to May is warmer and wetter, and marine stinger season means swimming in stinger suits.

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