How to find cheap flights to Mackay Airport (MKY)
RM2,902 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Mackay Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MKY, the lowest fare is RM1,215.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Mackay, where Mackay Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to land an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Mackay. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Search for plane tickets to Mackay Airport that include a stop. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Mackay
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Mackay in May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to MKY, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Travel to Mackay in June if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MKY, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
February is the least busy time of year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Mackay then.
Check the weather before you head off. January brings the warmest days in Mackay, with averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 15ºC (59ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
August gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Mackay.
January brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Mackay Airport (MKY): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Mackay Airport, these top airlines make getting to Mackay a breeze:
Think about booking your MKY plane ticket with Virgin Australia. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 79% of flights into this hub arriving on time.
MKY is located in the UTC+10 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to MKY? These hotels near Mackay Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in MKY. Find your ideal ride with Thrifty, Avis or Budget and tour parts of Mackay that most visitors tend to miss.
Mackay Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This percentage tracks how regularly flights from MKY arrive without running late.
Mackay Airport is located in Mackay, Queensland, Australia.
Getting to central Mackay from Mackay Airport (MKY)
MKY is about 6 kilometres from central Mackay.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to MKY.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Mackay:
Mackay highlights
Put these major attractions on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Mackay:
Harbour Beach: The perfect place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 5 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
Lamberts Lookout: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 10 kilometres north-east of the centre of Mackay.
How to get to Sarina from Mackay Airport (MKY)
Going directly to Sarina? From MKY, it takes around 35 minutes to drive there. The city is about 40 kilometres from the airport.
Public transport will get you to Sarina in roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Travelling from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Marian
If Marian is where you want to be, public transport takes around 1 hour 55 minutes from Mackay Airport. This city is about 24 kilometres from MKY.
It'll take you 30 minutes or so to drive to Marian.
Explore more of Australia
In the mood to keep exploring? Rockhampton will add something special to your trip to Australia. It's about 274 kilometres south-east of Mackay and features Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Mount Archer National Park and Rockhampton Heritage Trail. 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. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Blackwood National Park, Botanic Gardens and Emerald Railway Bridge.
About 274 kilometres south-east of Mackay, Yeppoon is worth working into your travels. Great reasons to visit include Capricorn Coast National Park, Yeppoon Main Beach and Bluff Point Walking Track.
