How to find cheap flights to Mackay Airport (MKY)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Mackay Airport is ₹ 42,340. A round-trip plane ticket to MKY right now is ₹ 114,495.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Mackay, where Mackay Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to find a good deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of securing cheap flights to Mackay. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, along with different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Mackay Airport that come with a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Mackay
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Mackay is typically May.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MKY.
If you want to experience Mackay at its liveliest, lock in your flights to MKY for July. Going on holiday during high seasons usually means more things to do compared to other times.
Travel in December if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Mackay are generally more affordable.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you want to travel in. Mackay is warmest in January, averaging between 23ºC and 29ºC.
Ranging from 15ºC to 22ºC, July is when temperatures are at their lowest.
With one day of rain on average, August is the driest month in Mackay.
The wettest time of year is January. Go then and you can expect to get around ten days of rainfall.
Travelling to Mackay Airport (MKY): What you need to know
Get to Mackay in one go. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Mackay Airport:
If you want to jet off with the most punctual carrier, book your MKY plane ticket with Virgin Australia. Up to 79% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
When you hop off the plane at MKY, you'll be in the UTC+10 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Mackay Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to MKY:
Mackay Airport ranks well for punctuality, with up to 80% of outbound flights touching down as planned. That's good news whether you're catching a connection or flying home.
Mackay Airport is located in Mackay, Queensland, Australia.
Getting to central Mackay from Mackay Airport (MKY)
MKY is located about 11 kilometres from central Mackay.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to MKY, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 40 minutes.
If you're eager to stay near all the action in Mackay, book a room at one of these top options:
Mackay highlights
These top sights should feature on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Mackay:
Lamberts Lookout: Located around 10 kilometres northeast of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Bucasia Beach: Hit up this landmark next. Around 11 kilometres north of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Mackay experience.
How to get to Sarina from Mackay Airport (MKY)
The nearby city of Sarina is about 40 kilometres from MKY. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share will take around 35 minutes.
Allow roughly 1 hour 55 minutes if you travel to Sarina on public transport.
Travelling from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Marian
If Marian is where you're travelling to, public transport should take around 1 hour 55 minutes from Mackay Airport. This city is about 26 kilometres from MKY.
It takes 30 minutes or so to drive to Marian.
Explore more of Australia
Craving more adventure? Rockhampton will add something special to your trip to Australia. It's around 274 kilometres southeast of Mackay and features Archer Park Rail Museum, Dreamtime Cultural Centre and Mount Archer National Park. The major airport for this city is Rockhampton Airport (ROK).
Emerald is another top destination in Australia and is roughly 290 kilometres south of Mackay. Hit some of the best spots right away at Blackwood National Park, Botanic Gardens and The Big Easel.
Or take off to Yeppoon, about 274 kilometres southeast of Mackay. Capricorn Coast National Park, Yeppoon Main Beach and Lammermoor Beach are just the start of reasons to go.