Charter Brisbane to Hamilton Island privately from US$10,500, about 1h 31m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Brisbane (BNE) to Hamilton Island (HTI) and Hamilton Island to Brisbane — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Brisbane to Hamilton Island is roughly 888 kilometres — 552 miles, or 480 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Brisbane–Hamilton Island spans US$10,500 – US$31,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 31m | 1h 22m – 1h 40m | A$34,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 31m | A$34,000 – A$47,000 (~US$22,000 – US$31,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 30m | A$37,000 – A$52,000 (~US$24,000 – US$34,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 27m | A$41,000 – A$57,000 (~US$26,500 – US$37,000) | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Brisbane and Hamilton Island? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Brisbane, Australia: Brisbane International Airport and RAAF Base Amberley.
Hamilton Island, Australia: Hamilton Island Airport and Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport.
| Brisbane International Airport | Hamilton Island Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBBN / BNE | YBHM / HTI |
| Longest hard runway | 11,680 ft | 5,591 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 15 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,091 ft spare |
1,800 km 690 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,591 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,590 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,391 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,070 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,691 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,300 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,591 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,091 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,590 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,313 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,540 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,391 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 15 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,490 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 661 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,816 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 691 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,290 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 899 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,110 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 151 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,290 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 291 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,690 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 801 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,290 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 409 ft short |
14,260 km 13,150 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 209 ft short |
11,112 km 10,002 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 409 ft short |
12,960 km 11,850 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 791 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,835 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: RAAF Base Amberley (9,997 ft, 49 km) · Brisbane Archerfield Airport (4,859 ft, 24 km) · Redcliffe Airport · Caboolture Airport · Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (6,801 ft, 44 km) · Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport · Midge Point · Hideaway Bay Airport
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Our team responds to Brisbane–Hamilton Island quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Brisbane–Hamilton Island sector leaves when you do.
Brisbane–Hamilton Island is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,500 – US$31,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 31m gate to gate across the 888 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Brisbane–Hamilton Island charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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