Cheap Flights to Mount Isa Airport

Discover Mount Isa

Built as travel hub for the mining community that has grown in this region of Australia, Mount Isa Airport (ISA) is an important regional hub for travellers and residents in this city in western Queensland. Seeing roughly a quarter of a million people pass through its terminal each year, this is a surprisingly well-equipped airport, despite its diminutive size. In terms of passenger services, you will find a cash machine located near the bathroom facilities, a comfortable departure lounge, and free WiFi throughout the airport. If you don’t have a mobile device to connect to the internet and need to contact someone, you can use the public telephone within the airport.

There is a bar within the terminal where you can relax with a drink, and a café serving light snacks and meals, as well as hot and cold beverages, such as coffee and tea. You’ll find that the bar and café conveniently opens before the scheduled flight arrivals and departures at this airport. Though there aren’t any shops in the terminal, you can buy magazines and newspapers here, which is ideal for keeping you occupied during whilst you are in transit.

There are car rental desks in the airport, with Avis, Budget and Hertz all offering reservation options for travellers looking to stay in Mount Isa.

To get to this historic town in Australia’s Outback, you will need to fly with domestic carriers such as Qantas, Alliance Airlines, Regional Express (REX), or Virgin Australia.

Travel Information

·         At only 8km from the city centre, you won’t need to drive for long before you hit the CBD. Just get onto the Barkly Highway/A2 and then turn left onto National Route 83, and then right onto Camooweal Street. Stay on this road, past the roundabout to reach the downtown area. Hire your car within the airport or, alternatively, book a rental car online with our search tool.

·         There are shuttles available, but for the most part you will need to organise these in advance. It may be prudent to book your airport transfer online before you land to ensure you will be picked up on arrival.

·         Taxis will be waiting outside the terminal for scheduled flight. The journey should only take you 10 minutes, but will come to about $25 in total.

Please note that information is correct as of November 2016