Flying from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your MKY to PQQ flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to tour another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mackay Airport to Port Macquarie Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Brisbane Airport is a well-known stop between MKY and PQQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
₹ 16,647 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Mackay Airport to Port Macquarie Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 49,372. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from MKY to PQQ, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Mackay Airport to Port Macquarie Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MKY to PQQ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Mackay Airport to Port Macquarie Airport.
Handy information about Mackay Airport (MKY)
Of the flights that depart from Mackay Airport, 71.86% land on time at their destination.
Mackay Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Mackay. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MKY? If you're boarding an early flight from Mackay Airport to Port Macquarie Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
If you're arriving on a late Mackay Airport to Port Macquarie Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PQQ:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Port Macquarie Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Hertz to explore Port Macquarie and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Port Macquarie Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to central Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Port Macquarie. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
April is the busiest month for flights from Mackay Airport to Port Macquarie Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Port Macquarie in April.
When booking your flight from Mackay Airport to Port Macquarie Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Port Macquarie, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MKY to PQQ in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Port Macquarie. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
Around 451 kilometres north of Port Macquarie, Brisbane is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
