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How to get fromAthens to Cairnsby plane, bus, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Cairns by plane, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Athens International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ATH - CNS
    28h 55m
    $565–1,315

  2. Fly Athens International Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane ATH - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    34h 50m
    $735–1,585

  3. Car ferry to Syros National Airport Demetrius Vikelas, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Syros Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Syros National Airport Demetrius Vikelas (JSY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane JSY - CNS
    2d 21h
    $1,094–2,607

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration28h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$551Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,957.8 km
  • Duration: 28h 55m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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