Getting There

By Air : Regular flights depart major Australian capital cities for Dunk Island via Cairns with Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Blue. Hinterland Aviation operates the 45 minute connecting flight between Cairns and Dunk Island twice daily. Private charter flights to Dunk Island are also available upon request. 

Transfer duration: approximately 45 mins. Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the flight departure at the Hinterland Aviation terminal.

Schedules & Pricing:
Regular Flight schedules and pricing:

Route                                Departure Time                   Fares
Dunk Island to Cairns         9:00am & 1:15pm daily           One Way - Adult - $115, Children - $57.50
Cairns to Dunk Island         12:15pm & 2:30pm daily          Return - Adult - $230, Children - $115.00
*Please note flights are subject to availability

Bookings must be made through our Reservations department on 1300 384 403 within Australia or +61 7 4047 4740 (internationally). Alternative you may email us your details This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

An email or fax confirmation will be sent prior to your flight. Bring this document and photo id (such as a drivers' licence or passport) as this will be required at check-in.

Connecting times

If arriving from a domestic flight to Cairns, a minimum of one and a half hours is required between connecting flights. When arriving from an international flight, a minimum of two and a half hours is required - this includes domestic travel on an international flight number. These connection times are required in either direction.

A courtesy coach transfer from the main terminal at Cairns Airport to the Hinterland Aviation terminal is provided by Sun Palm. Guests will meet the coach transfer at the Sun Palm check-in desk located in the Domestic Terminal.

Note: Guests must advise their connecting flight details 7 days prior to departure. Failure to do so will result in transfers not being arranged.

Guests staying overnight in Cairns, are required to make their own way to the Hinterland Aviation Terminal located at General Aviation, Hanger 7, Tom McDonald Drive, Cairns.

Luggage Restrictions

Passengers are restricted to a total of 23kg including one small carry-on piece of hand luggage not exceeding 4kg. Soft suitcases are preferable. Luggage storage facilities are available at the Hinterland Terminal.



By Coach : Mission Beach Dunk Island Connections departs Cairns Airport 3 times daily (Port Douglas and Cairns City pick-ups on request) to connect with Quick Cat services to Dunk Island. The return from Dunk Island departs twice daily for Cairns Airport.


By Sea
: The Quick Cat service operates 3 times daily between Mission Beach (1.5 hrs south of Cairns) and Dunk Island. Transfers take around 20 minutes. For information call +61 7 4068 7289. Mission Beach Water Taxi also operate regular trips between Mission Beach and Dunk Island and can be contacted on +61 7 4068 8310 for more information.

To get here even faster call 1300 384 403 or +61 7 4047 4740 to make a reservation.

Useful Links

Dunk Island Aerodrome Fact Sheet >>
 Dunk Island Landing Permit Form >>