When is the best time to fly to Hamilton Island?

Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, is seen as the time to fly to Hamilton Island, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. January tends to be the warmest period in Hamilton Island so if you are looking for sun or warmer climates then look to fly around this time. February is the wettest if you need to factor this in to your plans.

Cheap Flights to Hamilton Island

Most popular in	December	High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Cheapest in	June	Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop
Average price	£857	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£802	From London to Hamilton Island

Cheapest prices for Hamilton Island flights by month

January

£1379

February

£939

March

£1083

April

£1548

May

£978

June

£0

July

£1430

August

£1308

September

£1046

October

£911

November

£856

December

£1782

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Hamilton Island is June. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Hamilton Island?

At the moment, Monday is the most economical day to take a flight to Hamilton Island. Thursday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Hamilton Island trip. A flight in the afternoon will more often than not be of higher cost.

The waters are clear, the weather is perfect, the beaches have the softest sand and there is a range of accommodation to suit every pocket. Australians have been visiting Hamilton Island for years and years, but the eyes of the world turned to this Whitsunday Island when Tourism Queensland launched a very successful campaign. The upshot is more tourists keen to enjoy this amazing island on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

The largest inhabited island (3,965 acres) in the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island lies 16km (10 miles) from the mainland. It’s a family-friendly destination where kids stay free at some resorts and eat free at some of the restaurants on the island. There are plenty of activities for families to enjoy such as bushwalking, go karting, golf and mini golf and a Koala Gallery Wildlife Experience, which is home, not just to koalas, but also kangaroos, wallabies, crocodiles, wombats, Tasmanian devils and various types of reptiles.

The most stunning views can be had from One Tree Hill, a popular venue for weddings. To the east, the view takes in Catseye Bay and Whitsunday Island, to the west, Dent, Henning & Plum Pudding Islands.

Hamilton Island climate

The climate is gorgeous year-round with temperatures averaging 27 C (80 F). Summer temperatures (November to February) are in the low 30s C (80s F) and winter (June, July and August) temperatures fall to the low 20s C (high 60s F). January to March is the rainy season.

When to fly to Hamilton Island

Peak Season:

There are several peak seasons on the island. Hamilton Island is popular with Australians and international visitors. May to October is the dry season, but Easter (around April), the school holidays, Christmas and Race Week (August) are also high-season times. Whale-watching season is July-September.

Off Season:

April to August is, in general, low season on Hamilton Island. November to May is the tropical cyclone season.

Getting around Hamilton Island

Guests will be met at the airport, by shuttle bus or chauffeured golf buggy, depending on the resort’s policy. Guests arriving by ferry from the mainland will also be met.