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How to get fromDubai to Cairnsby plane or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Dubai to Cairns by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane DXB - CNS
    18h 16m
    $652–2,103

  2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SHJ - CNS
    26h 47m
    $409–1,012

  3. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane AUH - CNS
    19h 46m
    $455–1,218

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration20h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$523Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,857.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 16m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and two other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours.

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