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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Thursday Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Thursday Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Horn Island Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane CNS - HID
    2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    2h 32m
    $297–739

  2. Fly to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane plane CNS - ABM
    2. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    4h 27m
    $487–906

Cairns (CNS) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Thursday Island. However, you can fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM), take the taxi to Seisia, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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