What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Patong?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Patong is to fly which costs ฿12000 - ฿20000 and takes 21h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Patong?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Patong is to fly which takes 21h 7m and costs ฿12000 - ฿20000.

How far is it from Cairns to Patong?

The distance between Cairns and Patong is 5953 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Patong?

It takes approximately 21h 7m to get from Cairns to Patong, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Patong?

Patong is 3h behind Cairns. It is currently 2:09 AM in Cairns and 11:09 PM in Patong.

Where can I stay near Patong?

There are 7422+ hotels available in Patong.

Cairns to Patong - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Patong by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Phuket International Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane CNS - HKT
21h 7m
฿11,964–19,694
Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane CNS - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
26h 23m
฿12,153–70,833
Fly to Hat Yai, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane CNS - HDY
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transferbus
30h 20m
฿17,207–83,855

Cairns (CNS) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

18Weekly Planes

20h 43mAverage Duration

฿9,749Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,953.4 km
Duration: 21h 7m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Patong, Phuket province, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 3 times a day.

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