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How to get fromCairns to Abu Dhabiby plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Abu Dhabi by plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Cairns to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane CNS - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    21h 47m
    AED 2,074–6,113

  2. Fly Cairns to Abu Dhabi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane CNS - AUH
    20h 32m
    AED 1,855–4,827

  3. Fly Cairns to Fujairah International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fujairah International Airport (FJR)plane plane CNS - FJR
    2. Take the train from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi Stntrain train
    44h 38m
    AED 2,415–5,184

  4. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane CTN - AUH
    29h 32m
    AED 1,913–4,630

  5. Fly Cairns to Sharjah International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane CNS - SHJ
    2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 56m
    AED 2,218–6,062

Cairns (CNS) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration21h 13mAverage Duration
TicketAED 1,859Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,019.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 47m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Jetstar, Etihad, and three other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) twice daily.

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