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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Thursday Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thursday Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Horn Island Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane MEL - HID
    2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    7h 27m
    $667–1,095

  2. Fly to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane plane MEL - ABM
    2. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    9h 32m
    $311–906

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thursday Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,031 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thursday Island. However, you can fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM), take the taxi to Seisia, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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