Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Flights from BNE to PPP start at 07:10 — the earliest with Virgin Australia Regional. The latest departure is at 13:10 with Virgin Australia Regional. Overall, there are 127 weekly Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your BNE to PPP flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, so jetting to Proserpine (and then seeing more parts of Australia!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Jetstar.
The most punctual carrier that offers BNE to PPP flights is Virgin Australia Regional. Its services arrive without delay 69.74% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BNE and PPP:
Cairns Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
R 690 is the lowest price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,388. These fares can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from BNE to PPP by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to Brisbane Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.16% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BNE? If you've booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Follow your own route with a Whitsunday Coast Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Budget and chase adventure across Proserpine and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Whitsunday Coast Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to central Proserpine
Whitsunday Coast Airport to central Proserpine has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
January is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Proserpine in April.
Book your flight from Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport for February if you'd like to explore Proserpine during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BNE to PPP in July. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Proserpine. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Cairns is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Proserpine. No journey is complete without dropping by Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station, Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Aquarium.