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How to get fromMandalay to Great Barrier Reefby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Mandalay to Great Barrier Reef by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mandalay to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MDL - CNS
    19h 51m
    $746–2,154

  2. Drive to Heho Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mandalay to Heho Airport (HEH)car car
    2. Fly from Heho Airport (HEH) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HEH - CNS
    23h 53m
    $627–3,839

Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration22h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$708Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,962 km
  • Duration: 19h 51m

What companies run services between Mandalay, Myanmar and Great Barrier Reef?

There is no direct connection from Mandalay to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the taxi to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex. Alternatively, you can drive to Heho Airport (HEH) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex.

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