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How to get fromCairns to Manila Airport (MNL)by plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Manila Airport (MNL) by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Cairns

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane CNS - MNL
    13h 15m
    ₱18,000–60,000

  2. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane CTN - MNL
    20h 55m
    ₱21,436–56,120

  3. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane TSV - MNL
    19h 36m
    ₱20,064–111,009

Cairns (CNS) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₱18,533Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairns to Manila Airport (MNL).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,427.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Manila Airport (MNL), Philippines?

Qantas, Air Niugini, and five other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 4 times a day.

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