What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo is to bus and fly which costs Rp6000000 - Rp21000000 and takes 24h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo is to fly which takes 17h 19m and costs Rp5000000 - Rp20000000.

How far is it from Cairns to Labuan Bajo?

The distance between Cairns and Labuan Bajo is 2958 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo?

It takes approximately 17h 19m to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Labuan Bajo?

Labuan Bajo is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 1:19 PM in Cairns and 11:19 AM in Labuan Bajo.

Where can I stay near Labuan Bajo?

There are 259+ hotels available in Labuan Bajo.

Cairns to Labuan Bajo - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo by plane or bus

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Fly from Cairns
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)plane CNS - LBJ
17h 19m
Rp 5,006,221–20,006,221
Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)plane CTN - LBJ
24h 15m
Rp 6,171,824–20,108,305

Cairns (CNS) to Komodo Airport (LBJ) flights

9Weekly Planes

19h 48mAverage Duration

Rp 5,191,679Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,958.1 km
Duration: 17h 19m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Labuan Bajo, Indonesia?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Komodo Airport (LBJ) once daily.

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