Lord Howe Island Airport

Lord Howe Island Airport opened in 1974 and remains a tiny but vital regional airstrip with a single small terminal serving this protected Pacific island; it’s the main gateway for tourists and residents and handles a handful of scheduled services and charters. Flights are limited and largely operated by QantasLink with occasional charter operators, so the airport is not a hub but a critical lifeline. Located within easy reach of island accommodation by short taxi or hotel transfer and a brief drive from the main village, connections are primarily direct to Sydney and seasonal mainland points. Because seats are limited and demand is high, fares tend to be relatively expensive compared with mainland routes.