There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Jabiru by plane or car
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Cairns (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Jabiru is to drive which costs $420 - $650 and takes 35h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Jabiru is to fly and drive which takes 6h 22m and costs $430 - $1,000.
The distance between Cairns and Jabiru is 1933 km. The road distance is 2337 km.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cairns to Jabiru, including transfers.
Jabiru is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 7:01 AM in Cairns and 6:31 AM in Jabiru.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Jabiru is 2337 km. It takes approximately 35h 54m to drive from Cairns to Jabiru.
There are two+ hotels available in Jabiru.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Jabiru, NT, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Cairns to Jabiru. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then drive to Jabiru. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairns to Jabiru in around 35h 54m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–950
Flights from Cairns to Darwin International Airport via Gove
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–950
Flights from Cairns to Darwin International Airport via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–950
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Cairns to Darwin International Airport via Gove
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–950
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