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How to get fromCairns to Wadeyeby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Wadeye by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Darwin International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CNS - DRW
    2. Drive from Darwin-Airport-DRW to Wadeyecar car
    13h 21m
    $455–1,007

  2. Drive 2,480.9 km

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    1. Drive from Cairns to Wadeyecar car 2,480.9 km
    40h 45m
    $446–644

  3. Fly to Katherine, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane CNS - KTR
    2. Drive from Katherine (KTR) to Wadeyecar car
    30h 39m
    $1,182–3,727

Cairns (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,080.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 21m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Wadeye, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Wadeye. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then drive to Wadeye. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairns to Wadeye in around 40h 45m.

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