Name: Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands & Heart Reef Scenic Flight
Brand: Fly Australia Charter PTY LTD
Rating: 4.9 (1653 reviews)

The experience

What makes this flight stand out

Panoramic windows and selected town pickup points
Aerial views of Heart Reef and the Whitsunday Islands
A flight-focused outing with time for other plans

Included in the booking

Know what comes with it

60-minute scenic flight — the included flight time stated in the listing.
Window seat and pilot commentary — look out while learning about the route.
Courtesy town shuttle — from selected Airlie Beach locations.
Lounge, luggage storage and parking — useful before your flight.
Marine park and airport fees — listed as included with taxes.

A beach landing, snorkelling and meals are not listed as included. Transport costs after a missed shuttle are the passenger’s responsibility.

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Fly Australia Charter PTY LTD

Fly Australia Islands & Heart Reef

From US$244.50 per person

From check-in to landing

How the experience unfolds

An orientation to the advertised experience, not a fixed operational schedule.

Selected pickup or airport arrival
Be ready at the precise stop and time in your confirmation. Do not assume a pickup from any hotel: this listing specifies selected locations. Missing the shuttle may mean paying for your own transport.
Islands & Whitehaven
The fixed-wing route includes Whitsunday Island scenery, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Your window seat is for aerial viewing; the flight does not include a beach visit.
Heart Reef & outer reefs
The published sights include Hardy Reef, Hook Reef and Heart Reef. The pilot provides commentary and determines the safe flight track. Do not treat marine-life photographs as a guarantee of a sighting.
Landing & return shuttle
Return to the airport and your arranged shuttle. Leave a buffer before your next booking. In unsuitable weather, the listing describes rescheduling or a refund if rescheduling cannot work.

The view from here

A closer look at this experience

**Fly Australia Islands & Heart Reef**Coral formations seen past a wing strut

**Fly Australia Islands & Heart Reef**A reef edge beside a deep blue channel

**Fly Australia Islands & Heart Reef**Passengers wearing headsets inside the aircraft

Photographs supplied through the exact GetYourGuide listings. Photo credits.

The details that matter

Plan your departure

Meeting point & transfers

Choose an offered Airlie Beach pickup location or the airport meeting option. The listing refers to Cruise Whitsundays, 384 Shute Harbour Road and Fly Australia Charters; the voucher confirms your assigned stop.

What to bring

Bring sunglasses and a camera. Use the available luggage storage if you have bags that are unsuitable for the cabin.

Restrictions & suitability

Not suitable for wheelchair users or passengers over 130 kg. Seating follows aircraft weight and balance requirements. Wildlife is not guaranteed. Confirm language availability for the specific departure.

Price & cancellation

Up to 24 hours before departure for the retrieved listing; confirm selected option.

The starting amount is the minimum for this listing, not a confirmed quote for your selected option. Check the final inclusions and total before payment.

Traveller perspectives

Reviews of Fly Australia Islands & Heart Reef

4.9/5 from 1,653 ratings on GetYourGuide, checked 5 November 2026. Selected summaries below are not a representative sample of all feedback.