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How to get fromCairns to Misima Islandby plane, unknown, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Misima Island by plane, unknown, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Cairns, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gurney Airport (GUR)plane plane CNS - GUR
    2. Walk from Gurney Airport (GUR) to Misima Islandunknown unknown
    12h 42m

  2. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Gurney Airport (GUR)plane plane CTN - GUR
    3. Walk from Gurney Airport (GUR) to Misima Islandunknown unknown
    30h 43m

  3. Train, ferry, travel to Palm Island Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    3. Walk from Palm Island Jetty to Palm Island Airport (PMK)unknown unknown
    4. Fly from Palm Island Airport (PMK) to Gurney Airport (GUR)plane plane PMK - GUR
    5. Walk from Gurney Airport (GUR) to Misima Islandunknown unknown
    36h 18m

Cairns (CNS) to Gurney Airport (GUR) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cairns to Misima Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,152.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Misima Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Gurney Airport (GUR), then travel to Misima Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cooktown, take the taxi to Cooktown Airport (CTN) airport, fly to Gurney Airport (GUR), then travel to Misima Island.

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