What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Thursday Island?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which costs $450 - $1,100 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Thursday Island?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 47m and costs $450 - $1,100.

How far is it from Mackay to Thursday Island?

The distance between Mackay and Thursday Island is 1397 km.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Thursday Island?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Mackay to Thursday Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thursday Island?

There are four+ hotels available in Thursday Island.

Mackay to Thursday Island - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Mackay to Horn Island Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane MKY - HID
2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry
8h 47m
$451–1,070
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane PPP - ABM
3. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry
21h 36m
$611–2,057

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

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10h 21mAverage Duration

$409Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mackay to Thursday Island.

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Distance: 1,397 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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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