Travelling from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Hamilton Island and Brisbane are both in the UTC+10 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from HTI to BNE start at 09:40 — the earliest with Virgin Australia Regional. The last service of the day is at 17:15 with Qantas. Overall, you can take your pick of 119 weekly Hamilton Island Airport to Brisbane Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your HTI to BNE flight.
Flying during a peak month such as March? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Brisbane (and then exploring more of Australia!) is a breeze with Qantas. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Hamilton Island Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Qantas tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers HTI to BNE flights is Virgin Australia Regional. Its services land as planned 75.58% of the time.
If you want to explore a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hamilton Island Airport to Brisbane Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a sought-after stop between HTI and BNE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
ر.ق. 369 is currently the best price for a one-way Hamilton Island Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 739. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book nine months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HTI to BNE.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamilton Island Airport to Brisbane Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HTI to BNE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamilton Island Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Handy information about Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Of all flights departing from Hamilton Island Airport, 66.24% arrive on time at their destination.
Hamilton Island Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Hamilton Island. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near HTI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Brisbane Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you're arriving on a late Hamilton Island Airport to Brisbane Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BNE:
Pick up a Brisbane Airport rental car and explore Brisbane and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Brisbane Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Brisbane Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Brisbane. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Brisbane Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Brisbane, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HTI to BNE in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Brisbane, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel about 72 kilometres south-east to Gold Coast to check off its leading attractions. From SkyPoint Observation Deck to PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Toowoomba is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 105 kilometres west of Brisbane. No journey is complete without a visit to Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.