A Whitsundays scenic flight shows you the reef and white sand the way boats never can: the heart shape of Heart Reef, the long sweep of Whitehaven Beach, and the swirl of Hill Inlet, weather and routing permitting. Shared airplane tickets start from AUD 349; helicopters step up from AUD 524 with a two-adult minimum.
The Whitsundays hub has four shared scenic flights from Whitsunday Airport (Flametree): two peer 60-minute airplanes and two helicopters (about 30 or 60 minutes). All are overflight only — no Whitehaven beach landing on these shared tickets.
Which Whitsundays scenic flight to book
- Whitsundays Heart Reef 60-Minute Airplane Tour, from AUD 349 per person. About 60 minutes in the air (about 90 minutes total with briefing). You may see Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet when routing allows. Overflight only.
- Whitsundays Heart Reef Scenic 60-Minute Airplane Tour, from AUD 355 per person. A peer 60-minute airplane over the same reef and island country, with a listed max weight of about 125 kg on this ticket. Soft Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet framing.
- Whitsundays Whitehaven 30-Minute Helicopter Tour, from AUD 524 per person at two guests (about AUD 437 at three — live when you book). About 30 minutes in the air (about 90 minutes total). You may see Whitehaven Beach, the Hamilton Island corridor and Hill Inlet. Minimum two adult seats; no solo seat sale.
- Whitsundays Reef and Whitehaven 60-Minute Helicopter Tour, from AUD 1275 per person at two guests (about AUD 1060 at three). About 60 minutes in the air (about 120 minutes total). Signature hour covering Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Heart Reef when routing allows. Minimum two adult seats.
Want Heart Reef and Whitehaven at the lowest From price? Take a 60-minute airplane. Want the closer helicopter view of the Whitehaven corridor? Take 30 minutes. Want the full reef-and-beach hour by helicopter? Book the signature 60-minute.
Before you go
- Where: Whitsunday Airport (Flametree / Shute Harbour), about a 9-minute drive from Airlie Beach. Helicopter guests typically meet about 15 minutes before start; some airplane desks ask 30–45 minutes. Exact check-in time is confirmed after booking. Optional hotel or coach pickup is available on some options — check your voucher.
- Minimum guests: shared helicopter flights need at least two adult seats. No solo seat sale on the helicopter options.
- Children: airplane adult bands can start at age 2 or 15 depending on the option; helicopter adult band commonly from age 3 with infants on lap. Confirm the age band on your option when you book.
- Weight: helicopter and many airplane listings use an about-130 kg individual weight limit (combined cabin caps also apply). One airplane option lists a 125 kg maximum — follow the ticket you book.
- Landings: none. All four shared tickets are overflights with no Whitehaven beach landing.
- Cancellation: full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start. Wind and weather regularly reshape or cancel reef routes. Flexible dates early in your stay help.
Not sure which Whitsundays flight suits you? Email us at hello@flyovertheworld.com and we’ll help you choose.