What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mount Hagen?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mount Hagen is to fly which costs $280 - $1,200 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Mount Hagen?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mount Hagen is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $280 - $1,200.

How far is it from Cairns to Mount Hagen?

The distance between Cairns and Mount Hagen is 1253 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Mount Hagen?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Cairns to Mount Hagen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Hagen?

There are four+ hotels available in Mount Hagen.

Cairns to Mount Hagen - 2 ways to travel via plane, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Mount Hagen by plane or car

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Fly to Mount Hagen Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU)plane CNS - HGU
7h 46m
$289–1,123
Fly to Goroka Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Goroka Airport (GKA)plane CNS - GKA
2. Drive from Goroka Airport (GKA) to Mount Hagencar
9h 2m
$281–1,135

Cairns (CNS) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU) flights

15Weekly Planes

7h 10mAverage Duration

$273Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,253.4 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Mount Hagen, Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea?

Air Niugini flies from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU) twice daily.

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