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How to get fromDarwin Airport (DRW) to Port Douglasby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Port Douglas by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cairns, bus

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane DRW - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus
    6h 9m
    $420–935

  2. Drive 2,407.6 km

    1. Drive from Darwin-Airport-DRW to Port Douglascar car 2,407.6 km
    35h 15m
    $429–620

  3. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane DRW - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Mossmanbus bus
    10h 7m
    $709–1,978

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Port Douglas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,751.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Port Douglas, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Port Douglas. However, you can fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Port Douglas, then take the taxi to Port Douglas. Alternatively, you can drive from Darwin-Airport-DRW to Port Douglas in around 35h 15m.

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