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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Simpson Desert by plane or unknown

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  1. Fly to Bedourie Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bedourie Airport (BEU)plane plane CNS - BEU
    2. Walk from Bedourie Airport (BEU) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    4d 8h

  2. Fly to Alice Springs Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane CNS - ASP
    2. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    13h 7m

  3. Fly to Boulia Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane CNS - BQL
    2. Walk from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    34h 9m

Cairns (CNS) to Bedourie Airport (BEU) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration4d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cairns to Simpson Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,392.5 km
  • Duration: 4d 8h

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Simpson Desert, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Simpson Desert. However, you can take the line 100 bus to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Bedourie Airport (BEU), then travel to Simpson Desert. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then travel to Simpson Desert.

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