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How to get fromMelbourne to Cape Yorkby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Cape York 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
    3. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Seisiaferry ferry
    12h 53m
    $311–1,243

  2. Fly to Northern Peninsula Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane plane MEL - ABM
    9h 4m
    $498–1,148

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,111.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 53m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cape York, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Skytrans, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) once daily.

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