Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), located in Proserpine, is the mainland gateway to Airlie Beach, Whitehaven Beach, and the 74 Whitsunday Islands. Whitsunday Transit coaches provide coordinated transfers connecting every incoming flight directly to Airlie Beach hotels and ferry terminals.
The standard transfer is the Whitsunday Transit Airport Coach, meeting all commercial flights and delivering passengers directly to Airlie Beach hotels and the Port of Airlie ferry terminal in 35–45 minutes for $22.00 AUD ($36.00 AUD return). An official taxi costs ~$90–$120 AUD.
PPP has a single compact terminal. As soon as you collect baggage, the Whitsunday Transit coach bays are situated immediately outside the front glass doors.
Uber does NOT operate reliably in Proserpine/Airlie Beach. Do not expect to order an app ride upon landing; book your Whitsunday Transit bus ticket ($22.00 AUD one-way / $36.00 AUD return) online or at the counter to guarantee a seamless hotel transfer.
Whitsunday Transit coaches are synchronized with all scheduled commercial flights. Coaches do not depart until all passengers from arriving flights have retrieved their luggage.
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Official Shuttle / Taxi pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.