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How to get fromCairns to Maltaby plane, bus, taxi, busferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Malta by plane, bus, taxi, busferry, or train

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  1. Fly Cairns to Malta International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane CNS - MLA
    29h 28m
    €506–1,635

  2. Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Malta International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane TSV - MLA
    39h 54m
    €483–2,298

  3. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Malta International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane CTN - MLA
    38h 9m
    €521–1,610

  4. Fly Cairns to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, taxi, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane CNS - CIY
    2. Take the taxi from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Pozzallotaxi taxi
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    37h 30m
    €837–1,893

Cairns (CNS) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration30h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€491Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,794.7 km
  • Duration: 29h 28m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Malta?

Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Malta International Airport (MLA) 5 times a week.

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