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How to get fromCape York Peninsula to Papua New Guineaby car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape York Peninsula to Papua New Guinea by car or plane

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  1. Drive to Weipa Airport, fly to Jacksons International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Weipa Airport (WEI)car car
    2. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane WEI - POM
    19h 36m
    $503–1,998

  2. Drive to Lockhart River Airport, fly to Jacksons International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)car car
    2. Fly from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane IRG - POM
    23h 14m
    $314–1,200

  3. Drive to Weipa Airport, fly to Popondetta Airport

    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Weipa Airport (WEI)car car
    2. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane plane WEI - PNP
    24h 43m
    $443–1,633

  4. Drive to Aurukun Airport, fly to Jacksons International Airport

    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Aurukun Airport (AUU)car car
    2. Fly from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane AUU - POM
    22h 23m
    $332–1,212

Weipa Airport (WEI) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration18h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 870.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 36m

What companies run services between Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia and Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Cape York Peninsula to Papua New Guinea. However, you can drive to Weipa Airport (WEI) airport, fly to Jacksons International Airport (POM), then take the taxi to Port Moresby. Alternatively, you can drive to Weipa Airport (WEI) airport, fly to Popondetta Airport (PNP), then take the taxi to Popondetta.

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