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How to get fromCairns to Barrow Islandby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Barrow Island by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly to Karratha Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Karratha Airport (KTA)plane plane CNS - KTA
    2. Walk from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Barrow Islandunknown unknown
    13h 34m

  2. Fly to Onslow Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Onslow Airport (ONS)plane plane CNS - ONS
    2. Walk from Onslow Airport (ONS) to Barrow Islandunknown unknown
    15h 15m

  3. Fly to Learmonth, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Learmonth (LEA)plane plane CNS - LEA
    2. Take the bus from Learmonth Airport to Fortescue Roadhousebus bus
    3. Walk from Fortescue Roadhouse to Barrow Islandunknown unknown
    27h 24m

Cairns (CNS) to Karratha Airport (KTA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$670Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,223.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Barrow Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Barrow Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Karratha Airport (KTA), then travel to Barrow Island. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Onslow Airport (ONS), then travel to Barrow Island.

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