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How to get fromCairns to Lihir Islandby plane or unknown

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Lihir Island by plane or unknown

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  1. Fly to Rabaul, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rabaul (RAB)plane plane CNS - RAB
    2. Walk from Rabaul (RAB) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    9h 4m

  2. Fly to Kavieng, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Kavieng (KVG)plane plane CNS - KVG
    2. Walk from Kavieng (KVG) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    10h 31m

  3. Fly to Hoskins Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hoskins Airport (HKN)plane plane CNS - HKN
    2. Walk from Hoskins Airport (HKN) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    13h 9m

  4. Fly to Buka, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Buka (BUA)plane plane CNS - BUA
    2. Walk from Buka (BUA) to Lihir Islandunknown unknown
    13h 47m

Cairns (CNS) to Rabaul (RAB) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cairns to Lihir Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,717.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Lihir Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Rabaul (RAB), then travel to Lihir Island. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Kavieng (KVG), then travel to Lihir Island.

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