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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Lizard Islandby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Lizard Island by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane CNS - CTN
    2. Walk from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    2h 34m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    2. Walk from Cooktown to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    8h

  3. Bus, travel via Cairns Base Hospital

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    2. Walk from Cooktown to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    8h

Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

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Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Lizard Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Lizard Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Lizard Island. However, you can fly to Cooktown Airport (CTN) then travel to Lizard Island. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Cairns Airport to Lizard Island via Cairns Central Shopping Complex, Cairns, and Cooktown in around 8h.

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