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How to get fromCape Town to Cape York Peninsulaby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape Town to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane CPT - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    36h 48m
    $1,339–3,561

  2. Fly to Coen, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Coen (CUQ)plane plane CPT - CUQ
    2. Drive from Coen (CUQ) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    37h 50m
    $1,049–2,771

  3. Fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane CPT - IRG
    2. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    38h 56m
    $1,239–3,261

  4. Fly to Aurukun Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane CPT - AUU
    2. Drive from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    37h 50m
    $1,054–2,781

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration33h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,294.4 km
  • Duration: 36h 48m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Lockhart River Airport (IRG), then drive to Cape York Peninsula.

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