The journey and the means getting to King Island for some is a first time experience and its these first time experiences that contribute to making the trip memorable and fun, a definite talking point when recounting your experiences with friends and loved ones. Predominantly for most visitors flying in is the only way to getting to King island. There are a number of small commercial airlines that fly daily to King Island, however chartered flights can be booked to take you there to suit your schedule and number of people travelling together. We have provided a list of companies that fly to King island with links to their website to learn more of their services. We recommend to all guests to have appropriate travel insurance for peace of mind.
- Main Commercial Airlines
- Regional Express (Rex) – http://www.rex.com.au departs Melbourne Airport at least once a day to King Island and back. If you are travelling in a group, plan and book in advance.
- Sharp Airlines – http://sharpairlines.com can get you to King island either from Essendon airport in Victoria or from Launceston or Burnie in Tasmania each day.
- King Island Air http://www.kingislandair.com.au travels to King Island twice a day and are located at Moorabbin Airport.
- Chartered Flights
- King Island Air http://www.kingislandair.com.au travels to King Island twice a day and are located at Moorabbin Airport however can also be chartered for travelling groups up to 18 passengers.
- Kirkhope Aviation https://kirkhopeaviation.com.au offer bespoke chartered services to groups accommodating up to 8 passengers in any one flight. Larger groups up to 25 people can be accommodated in their three aircraft.
- Shortstop Jet Charter – https://shortstop.com.au have a fleet of aircraft suitable for small to larger groups. Capacity of 7 passengers in the smaller aircraft and 14 passengers in their luxury jet plane with a flight attendant to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.