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

The cheapest way to get from Thursday Island to Mackay is to ferry and fly which costs $420 - $1,300 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thursday Island to Mackay is to ferry and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $420 - $1,300.

How far is it from Thursday Island to Mackay?

The distance between Thursday Island and Mackay is 1397 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Thursday Island to Mackay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mackay.

Thursday Island to Mackay - one way to travel via ferry, and plane

There is 1 way to get from Thursday Island to Mackay by ferry or plane

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Ferry, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Islandferry
2. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Mackay (MKY)plane HID - MKY
7h 42m
$422–1,266

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

7Weekly Planes

8h 35mAverage Duration

$380Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thursday Island to Mackay.

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Distance: 1,397 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Thursday Island, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Thursday Island to Mackay. However, you can take the ferry to Horn Island, take the taxi to Horn Island Airport (HID) airport, then fly to Mackay (MKY).

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