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How to get fromCairns to Cocos Islandsby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Cocos Islands by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Cairns to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane plane CNS - CGK
    2. Walk from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    27h 43m

  2. Fly Cairns to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)plane plane CNS - HLP
    2. Walk from Jakarta-Halim-Perdana-Kusuma-Airport-HLP to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    30h 27m

  3. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)plane plane CTN - HLP
    3. Walk from Jakarta-Halim-Perdana-Kusuma-Airport-HLP to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    38h 58m

  4. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane plane CTN - CGK
    3. Walk from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Flying Fish Coveunknown unknown
    35h 59m

Cairns (CNS) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,909.8 km
  • Duration: 27h 43m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Cocos Islands?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Cocos Islands. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK), then travel to Flying Fish Cove. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP), then travel to Flying Fish Cove.

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