Airport
Horn Island (Ngurupai) Airport (HID)
Horn Island (Ngurupai) Airport is the main air gateway to the Torres Strait, connecting Horn Island and nearby Thursday Island to mainland Australia. Compare transfer options to Thursday Island, Horn Island township and other islands in the region, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Horn Island (Ngurupai) Airport
Horn Island (Ngurupai) Airport is the main air gateway to Horn Island and the wider Torres Strait, linking the region to Cairns on mainland Australia. It is the closest airport to Thursday Island (Waibene), the administrative and commercial centre of the Torres Strait.
The airport operates a small, single terminal building that handles regular QantasLink Dash-8 services between Horn Island and Cairns. Despite its compact size, the facility supports passenger screening, a departure lounge, baggage claim and a range of basic traveller services.
Located on Horn Island, the airport sits about 8–9 km across the water from Thursday Island. Passengers continuing to Thursday Island travel a short distance by bus or taxi to the jetty, then take a ferry crossing of around 15 minutes.
As the primary entry point for the Torres Strait, the airport plays an important role for residents, business travellers, health services and visitors exploring the islands of the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Horn Island (Ngurupai) Airport operates a single compact passenger terminal that handles all scheduled domestic services, including QantasLink flights to and from Cairns.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Horn Island (Ngurupai) Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Horn Island (Ngurupai) Airport to the jetty, Horn Island township, accommodation and ferry connections to Thursday Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Horn Island Airport to meetings, community visits, tours or journeys across Horn Island.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Horn Island Airport for independent travel around Horn Island, including access to the jetty and local points of interest.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Horn Island Airport, the jetty, accommodation and other locations on Horn Island and onward to Thursday Island.
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