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How to get fromDarwin Airport (DRW) to Cape York Peninsulaby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Weipa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane DRW - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    10h 21m
    $790–2,496

  2. Drive 2,526.4 km

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    1. Drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cape York Peninsulacar car 2,526.4 km
    2d 2h
    $448–647

  3. Fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane DRW - IRG
    2. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    12h 23m
    $722–2,286

  4. Fly to Coen, drive

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Coen (CUQ)plane plane DRW - CUQ
    2. Drive from Coen (CUQ) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    12h 37m
    $613–1,917

  5. Fly to Aurukun Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane DRW - AUU
    2. Drive from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    13h 52m
    $639–1,979

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,378.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can fly to Weipa Airport (WEI) then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cape York Peninsula in around 2d 2h.

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