Hamilton Island airport

Hamilton Island airport (HTI) is located 1km from the town centre, on one of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia, close to the Great Barrier Reef. 

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Flights

Qantas flights QF400 and above operate from this terminal.

Departures

Check-in

Ensure you check-in for your flight before you arrive at the airport. Check-in for domestic flights opens 24 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure. 

There are four easy options to complete check-in:  ​

Download your digital boarding pass after checking in online and you’re ready to go.  

Customers who require special assistance, unaccompanied minors or large groups, please make yourself known to our friendly customer service agents who will be able to assist you with the check-in process.

Our domestic airports are cashless. Purchase tickets, additional baggage and other Qantas flight related products online. Excess baggage payments can be made by credit card at our self-serve bag tag kiosks.

Seat selection

Complimentary seat selection is available online for all domestic flights from the moment you book your flight. If you haven’t selected a seat before you complete your online check-in, you will be assigned a seat. You can change your seat online up to 30 minutes before your flight departure.

Checked baggage

Don’t forget, if you’re travelling with checked bags, you need to drop them off at least 30 minutes before departure for domestic flights. Use your digital boarding pass at our self-serve bag tag kiosks to print your baggage tags before proceeding to the self-serve bag drop. 

Need to bring a bit extra? Pre-purchase an additional baggage allowance online and save on airport prices.

Flight status

View our flight status page for departure information.

Arrivals

Baggage

Baggage collection is located next to the arrivals hall.

Baggage services has a counter located in the check-in area.

Phone: +61 (7) 4946 9574.

Flight status

View our flight status page for arrival information.

Transfers

Complimentary door-to-door transfers

If you’ve reserved certain accommodation on Hamilton Island, you’ll receive complimentary door-to-door transfers from the airport.

Complimentary transfers are provided to guests staying at: 

  • qualia
  • Beach Club
  • Reef View Hotel
  • Palm Bungalows

How it works

After you land, you will be met at the airport by a member of our guest services team - who will take you to your hotel.

Hamilton Island Airport is only five minutes from the island’s main resort accommodation, so your holiday begins just minutes after you’ve arrived on the island. 

For more information visit Hamilton Island airport

Transport

Transport Details
Island shuttle The island shuttle service runs every day, along three selected routes, departing every 15-40 minutes. The island is car-free.
Buggy hire Buggy hire is available on the island.
Hamilton Island transport options

Important information

Any times and prices quoted are a guide only.