What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Thursday Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which costs $300 - $700 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Thursday Island?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which takes 3h 42m and costs $300 - $700.

How far is it from Cairns to Thursday Island?

The distance between Cairns and Thursday Island is 807 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Thursday Island?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cairns to Thursday Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thursday Island?

There are four+ hotels available in Thursday Island.

Cairns to Thursday Island - 2 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Thursday Island by plane or ferry

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Fly to Horn Island Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane CNS - HID
2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry
3h 42m
$300–691
Fly to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane CNS - ABM
2. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry
5h 37m
$494–915

Cairns (CNS) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

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1h 50mAverage Duration

$257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 807.2 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Thursday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Thursday Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM), take the taxi to Seisia, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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