Airport

KNS King Island Airport

King Island Airport (KNS) serves King Island. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKNS
ICAOYKII
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Elevation40 m

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The airport in numbers

King Island Airport — facts & history

We pulled King Island Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 47,694 passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
47,694
as of 2022
Elevation
40 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
King Island Council
Passengers per year, 1985–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from King Island Airport to King Island

Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from King Island Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in King Island ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from King Island Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Sharp Airlines · Regional Express

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at King Island Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near King Island Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from King Island Airport to the centre of King Island?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I use a ride app from King Island Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from King Island Airport to King Island?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from King Island Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from King Island Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Burnie, Melbourne. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is King Island Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on King Island Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at King Island Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026