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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Cairns is to fly which costs $600 - $1,900 and takes 32h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 31h 9m and costs $800 - $4,600.

How far is it from Lisbon to Cairns?

The distance between Lisbon and Cairns is 16579 km.

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

It takes approximately 32h 10m to get from Lisbon to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Cairns?

Cairns is 10h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 12:31 AM in Lisbon and 10:31 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Cairns.

Lisbon to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lisbon to Cairns by plane, train, or bus

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Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Cairns
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1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cairns (CNS)plane LIS - CNS
32h 10m
$604–1,813
Train to Faro Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain
2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Cairns (CNS)plane FAO - CNS
40h 21m
$804–2,785
Train to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto Campanhatrain
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cairns (CNS)plane OPO - CNS
31h 9m
$808–4,592
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane LIS - CTN
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
37h 6m
$823–2,182
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Townsville Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane LIS - TSV
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain
38h 41m
$1,150–4,314

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cairns (CNS) flights

21Weekly Planes

33h 15mAverage Duration

$614Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,579.1 km
Duration: 32h 10m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Emirates, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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