Travelling from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Mackay Airport (MKY): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your PQQ to MKY flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to tour a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Port Macquarie Airport to Mackay Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Brisbane Airport is a well-known stop between PQQ and MKY.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Mackay Airport (MKY)
Rs78,814 is the best price for a one-way Port Macquarie Airport to Mackay Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs210,309. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from PQQ to MKY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Mackay Airport.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Port Macquarie Airport to Mackay Airport.
Handy information about Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
When it comes to Port Macquarie Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Port Macquarie Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Port Macquarie. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near PQQ. Whether you have an early flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Mackay Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Mackay Airport (MKY)
If you're landing on a late Port Macquarie Airport to Mackay Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MKY:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Mackay Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Avis or Budget and discover more of Mackay and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Mackay Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Mackay Airport (MKY) to central Mackay
Mackay Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Mackay. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Mackay Airport (MKY)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Mackay Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Mackay. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Mackay Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Mackay, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PQQ to MKY around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Mackay, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel around 322 kilometres north-west to Townsville to check off its popular sights. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of Mackay, Rockhampton is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Rockhampton Zoo and Mount Archer National Park.
