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How to get fromCairns to Raja Ampat Islandsby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Raja Ampat Islands by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Cairns, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane CNS - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    18h 14m
    Rp 10,887,519–19,264,056

  2. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane CTN - SOQ
    3. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    27h 15m
    Rp 8,174,875–23,350,317

Cairns (CNS) to Sorong Airport (SOQ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
TicketRp 7,632,168Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cairns to Raja Ampat Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,462.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 14m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Raja Ampat Islands. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ), take the taxi to Sorong, then take the ferry to Waisai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cooktown, take the taxi to Cooktown Airport (CTN) airport, fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ), take the taxi to Sorong, then take the ferry to Waisai.

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