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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Burketownby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burketown by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane MEL - CNJ
    2. Drive from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Burketowncar car
    17h 53m
    $851–1,287

  2. Fly to Doomadgee Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Doomadgee Airport (DMD)plane plane MEL - DMD
    2. Drive from Doomadgee Airport (DMD) to Burketowncar car
    14h 21m
    $245–722

  3. Drive 2,858.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burketowncar car 2,858.8 km
    31h 47m
    $507–732

  4. Fly to Normanton, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Normanton (NTN)plane plane MEL - NTN
    2. Drive from Normanton (NTN) to Burketowncar car
    10h 49m
    $327–962

  5. Fly to Mount Isa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane MEL - ISA
    2. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Burketowncar car
    13h 17m
    $635–1,435

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,346.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 53m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Burketown, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burketown. However, you can fly to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) then drive to Burketown. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burketown in around 31h 47m.

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