Airport
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Mackay Airport is the main gateway to the city of Mackay and Queensland's Mackay Isaac region, including Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays. Compare transfer options to Mackay city centre and nearby coastal destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Mackay Airport
Mackay Airport is the main airport serving Mackay and the wider Mackay Isaac region on Queensland's central coast. It provides domestic connections operated by Jetstar, Qantas (QantasLink) and Virgin Australia, linking the city to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns and other Australian destinations.
Located about 5 km south of the Mackay city centre, the airport is a practical gateway for both business and leisure travellers. Its single passenger terminal contains check-in facilities, a departure lounge and an arrivals area with baggage carousels and car hire desks.
Aviation at the site dates back to the 1920s, and the current passenger terminal was built in 1991. The airport is managed by North Queensland Airports and continues to support mining, business and tourism travel across the region.
Taxis, rideshare services, buses, car hire and private transfers connect the airport with central Mackay, while Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays lie around 150 km to the north. On-site facilities include the ibis Mackay hotel, cafés, a Qantas lounge, free Wi-Fi, charging points and accessibility services.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Mackay Airport operates a single passenger terminal with separate arrivals and departures areas. The terminal handles domestic services operated by Jetstar, Qantas (QantasLink) and Virgin Australia.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Mackay Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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