Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Hamilton Island Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Every week, there are 158 Brisbane Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 07:10 Virgin Australia Regional flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 14:50 with Qantas.
Your BNE to HTI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Hamilton Island (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a snap with Qantas. This popular airline offers direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Hamilton Island Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Qantas on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering BNE to HTI flights is Virgin Australia Regional. Its services arrive without delay 79.76% of the time.
If you'd like to explore a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a well-known stop between BNE and HTI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight is $134. A return ticket is currently $267. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from BNE to HTI, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, 66.16% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BNE? If you're boarding an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
If you're arriving on a late Brisbane Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near HTI:
Getting from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to central Hamilton Island
From Hamilton Island Airport, Hamilton Island is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
March is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Hamilton Island in April.
Book your flight from Brisbane Airport to Hamilton Island Airport for February if you want to explore Hamilton Island during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BNE to HTI in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Hamilton Island. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Around 97 kilometres south of Hamilton Island, Mackay is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.