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How to get fromMackay to Thursday Islandby plane, ferry or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Mackay to Thursday Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Mackay to Horn Island Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane MKY - HID
    2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    8h 47m
    $444–1,139

  2. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane plane PPP - ABM
    3. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    21h 36m
    $611–2,157

Mackay (MKY) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Thursday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Thursday Island. However, you can fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Proserpine, take the taxi to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) airport, fly to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM), take the taxi to Seisia, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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