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How to get fromCairns to Cape York Peninsulaby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane CNS - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    7h 56m
    $314–916

  2. Fly to Coen, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coen (CUQ)plane plane CNS - CUQ
    2. Drive from Coen (CUQ) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    9h 2m
    $116–546

  3. Drive 798.3 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Cape York Peninsulacar car 798.3 km
    14h 45m
    $143–206

  4. Fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane CNS - IRG
    2. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    9h 3m
    $425–755

  5. Fly to Aurukun Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane CNS - AUU
    2. Drive from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    9h 32m
    $430–759

Cairns (CNS) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 807.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula in around 14h 45m.

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