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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 Onslow Airport, travel

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    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

  2. Fly to Karratha Airport, travel

    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

  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
    26h 14m

Cairns (CNS) to Onslow Airport (ONS) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration17h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$599Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cairns to Barrow Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,366.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 15m

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 Onslow Airport (ONS), then travel to Barrow Island. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Karratha Airport (KTA), then travel to Barrow Island.

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