Travelling from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AVV to HTI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Avalon Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a popular stopover on the AVV to HTI route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Currently, R 2,928 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Avalon Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,779. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AVV to HTI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Avalon Airport to Hamilton Island Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from AVV to HTI.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Avalon Airport to Hamilton Island Airport.
Handy information about Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart AVV arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Avalon Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 2 hours 5 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Avalon Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, check out Corio Bay Motel. It's a quick drive from AVV.
Arriving at Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
If you're getting in on a late Avalon Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options 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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
March is the busiest month for flights from Avalon Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Hamilton Island in April.
The warmest month in Hamilton Island is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Avalon Airport to Hamilton Island Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from AVV to HTI in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 the sights of Hamilton Island. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Around 97 kilometres south of Hamilton Island, Mackay is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.