What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $550 - $1,900 and takes 31h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Cairns is to fly which takes 27h 4m and costs $950 - $3,400.

How far is it from Cork to Cairns?

The distance between Cork and Cairns is 15528 km.

How long does it take to get from Cork to Cairns?

It takes approximately 27h 4m to get from Cork to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cork and Cairns?

Cairns is 9h ahead of Cork. It is currently 5:55 AM in Cork and 2:55 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Cairns.

Cork to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Cairns by plane, train, or bus

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Fly Cork Airport to Cairns
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cairns (CNS)plane ORK - CNS
27h 4m
$967–3,323
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cairns
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cairns (CNS)plane DUB - CNS
31h
$595–1,863
Fly Cork Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane ORK - CTN
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
45h 59m
$1,237–3,893

Cork Airport (ORK) to Cairns (CNS) flights

15Weekly Planes

30h 17mAverage Duration

$915Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15,528 km
Duration: 27h 4m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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