East Air

East Air Welcome aboard a new era of regional travel ✈️
Locally-owned, every journey keeps profits in our region
Now connecting Cairns and Hamilton Island 🌴

Our passion is making your air transport experience around our region a pleasant, safe, and productive one whether for business or pleasure. We cater for numerous ventures including: government departments, Aboriginal communities and agencies, mining companies, individual contractors, fishing industry, and many others. East Air and Weipa Air provide reliable and flexible aircraft charter services

throughout North and Far North Queensland. The company’s services are regularly called upon by Government Agencies and private companies who entrust our professional staff and well-maintained aircraft to provide extensive patient and medical staff travel, medivac flights, infrastructure maintenance, indigenous community clinics, cargo transport and regular passenger transfers. Our team's extensive knowledge of the region combined with a large and versatile fleet ensures we can provide services to a wide range of business requirements. Each aircraft is fitted with easily convertible interiors to allow for a wide variety of cargo, passenger and combination missions. How can we help you? East Air provides aircraft services to the entire business spectrum, we are a leader in providing cost effective tailored solutions to all types of air transport requirements with personal and professional service. We have an extensive fleet of aircraft especially chosen for the remote area operations to cater for various budgets, timeframes and comfort requirements, and with our team dedicated to our core values of Safety, Excellence and Efficiency, you can rest assured you are in good hands with East Air and Weipa Air.

22/12/2025

Flying directly between Cairns and Hamilton Island means you can relax sooner 🌴✈️

Direct flights...
• Save time. Skip the layovers and arrive sooner, with more time to relax and explore
• Save money. Fewer connections mean lower travel costs
• Less stress. No airport hopping, no baggage transfers, just seamless travel

Secure your seat now!

21/11/2025

Recharge your batteries with a weekend away before the festive rush!

Flying directly between Cairns and Hamilton Island, you can now leave on Friday morning and be sipping cocktails by lunchtime, returning home on Monday feeling totally recharged.

Pack light, relax fully, and come back refreshed for the festive season.

✈️🌺 Your tropical reset is just a flight away.

18/11/2025

A wonderful moment for our team!

Karl Stefanovic and The Hon Catherine King MP, Federal Transport Minister, discuss how regional airlines like East Air are expanding our network to better support Australia’s regional travellers.

Karl Stefanovic

15/11/2025

What a great day at the 2025 Cairns TravelManagers Expo!

We had the honour of showcasing East Air and our direct flights to Hamilton Island, while our friends from Hamilton Island spoke with travellers about their different accommodation options and activities on the island.

We really enjoyed reconnecting with our colleagues from across the industry and having the chance to chat one-on-one with so many potential travellers.

Thanks to everyone who came by to say hello, we loved meeting you, and we can't wait to welcome you aboard soon ✈️🌴🩵

Thank you Kellie Grace TravelManagers and Hamilton Island!

11/11/2025

There’s a lot happening when you fly. Weather to watch, routes to plan, decisions to make in every moment. But for your East Air pilots, this is what they have dreamed of and worked towards their whole career.

They’ve spent years training, learning, and perfecting their craft so that you can simply sit back and enjoy the journey. Every checklist, every briefing, every landing (Fiz, your landings are now legendary 🙂)

When you look to the front of the aircraft, know you’re in the hands of experts who love what they do. And we can't wait to welcome you aboard.

Alan Milne spoke with Charlie McKillop from ABC Radio this morning about the costs of regional travel, what drives fare ...
10/11/2025

Alan Milne spoke with Charlie McKillop from ABC Radio this morning about the costs of regional travel, what drives fare prices and how we can keep them as low as possible. Listen in below

ABC Far North

A local airline owner backs the dual government inquiries into the state of the regional/rural airline sector and why airfares are so expensive.

Exciting news! ✈️We’ve reconnected the Reef with the return of direct flights between Cairns and Hamilton Island! Linkin...
07/11/2025

Exciting news! ✈️

We’ve reconnected the Reef with the return of direct flights between Cairns and Hamilton Island! Linking these two iconic destinations once again makes it easier for travellers to experience the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. 🌴

Thank you to Catherine Duffy at the Cairns Post for sharing this story
📷 Brendan Radke

03/11/2025

✨ Today is the day! Today we celebrate our very first flight between Cairns and Hamilton Island! 🛫🌴

This milestone marks the incredible dedication, teamwork, and passion of everyone who helped make this route a reality. From planning to take off, every effort has brought us to this moment.

Here’s to new journeys and connecting more of regional Australia, one flight at a time. 💙✈️



📸 Hamilton Island Photography

30/10/2025

✈️ Our very first flights between Cairns and Hamilton Island take off Monday, 3 November… but who’s counting? (We are. Definitely us.) 🥳

And there’s still time to secure your seat at our special launch fares if you're quick!

It's time to dip your toes in turquoise waters, unwind, reconnect, and rediscover what it means to truly relax.

We can't wait to take you there. Let your holiday begin the moment you board. ✈️

📸Kara Rosenlund

28/10/2025

✈️ Launch Fares End 31 October!

Your tropical escape to Hamilton Island is calling! Hurry to secure your seat, because our exclusive launch fares are only available until 31 October, just three days away.

Sink into island luxury with crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches, and breathtaking Whitsunday views. Whether it’s cocktails by the pool, sailing at sunset, or total relaxation in paradise, Hamilton Island is the getaway you deserve, at a price that won’t last.

🌴Book your island escape today.



📷 Hamilton Island Photography

26/10/2025

🌴✈️ Win a Trip for 2 to Hamilton Island with East Air ✈️🌴

To celebrate the exciting launch of East Air's Cairns to Hamilton Island route, we’re giving you the chance to WIN* an unforgettable getaway for two to Hamilton Island! 🌞

The prize includes:
✨ 2 x return airfares with East Air
✨ 3-night stay for two at the stunning Reef View Hotel on Hamilton Island

Entering is easy! Just head to www.cairnsairport.com.au/win and fill out the entry form for your chance to score this amazing prize! 🎉

Starting November 3, East Air will be flying three times a week, year-round between Cairns and Hamilton Island! And guess what? Hamilton Island is your perfect gateway to the Whitsundays! From Hamilton Island, you can explore the stunning Whitsundays and enjoy a range of exciting activities. 🌍

Hurry! This competition ends Sunday, 9 November 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST. Don’t miss out! 🔥

Good luck! 😉

*T&Cs apply. See competition webpage for full details.



Important Note: The winner will be contacted directly by Cairns Airport using the info provided in the entry form. We’ll never ask for money or send friend requests from fake accounts, so stay alert!

We were thrilled to bump into the Hon. Andrew Powell, QLD Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Science and Innovati...
25/10/2025

We were thrilled to bump into the Hon. Andrew Powell, QLD Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Science and Innovation, at the Qantas and Jetstar TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards last night.

Minister Powell officially launched East Air's new route, Cairns to Hamilton Island in August, so it was wonderful to talk about how we can work together to further strengthen regional links across QLD.

Stay tuned for what's coming next!

Left to right: Minister Powell, Nell and Alan Milne, East Air.

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