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How to get fromCairns to Manus Islandby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Manus Island by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Cairns

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Manus Isl. (MAS)plane plane CNS - MAS
    7h 41m
    $319–1,027

  2. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Manus Isl. (MAS)plane plane CTN - MAS
    25h 42m
    $374–1,071

  3. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Manus Isl. (MAS)plane plane TSV - MAS
    26h 47m
    $334–1,883

Cairns (CNS) to Manus Isl. (MAS) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cairns to Manus Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,688.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

Air Niugini flies from Cairns (CNS) to Manus Isl. (MAS) once a week.

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