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How to get fromDubai to Palm Islandby plane, ferry, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Palm Island by plane, ferry, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DXB - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    24h 1m
    $553–4,204

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AUH - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    25h 26m
    $496–2,619

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane DXB - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    30h 40m
    $1,188–5,714

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Cairns, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane DXB - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    30h 5m
    $548–5,104

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to Mackay, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane DXB - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    31h 24m
    $717–4,427

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$578Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,128.7 km
  • Duration: 24h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Palm Island. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Ibn Battuta Metro Station, walk to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall, take the shuttle to Abu Dhabi Airport, walk to Abu Dhabi (AUH) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty.

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